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NATIVE FISHES 



Specimens free from the parasite should be chosen where possible. The 

 usual length is from two to three inches. 



They have been known to survive in the aquarium for several 

 years. 



THE CHUB 

 Semothilus atromacitlatus 

 Not usually known as an aquarium fish, the Chub, in the smaller 

 sizes, does very well and may be kept with other fishes whether small or 



Fic. 112. The Chub (Young) 



large. It is a nest-builder, but requires a much larger space than is to 

 be thought of in an ordinary aquarium. The horned dace, or Creek- 

 chub, is the most lively, and is the best species for the aquarium. Chubs 

 are vegetarians, thriving on boiled cereals or white wafer food. 



THE CATFISHES 



Any of the forms of Catfishes are well able to take care of them- 

 selves in an aquarium. If not large they will not touch other wild fishes, 



Fig. 113. The Stone Catfish (Schilbcodcs insiynis) 

 (Slighlly reduced) 



but should not be kept with goldfishes, as they are likely to nibble at thei'" 

 long fins. Catfishes like animal food best, but will take boiled cereals 

 or the usual prepared fishfoods. 



