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THE Fan-TaILED NympH —As above, with the difference 
that the fins are as large again and the tail present in plural, 
both of the latter being grown together at their upper edges, 
forming a prominent “ fan-tail.”’ 
THE LARGE-OR GORGEOUS-TAILED NympH—Above descrip- 
tion applies also to this, with the exception of the fins, which 
are much larger, but not as silky in texture and less pointed 
than those of the Comet; the tail is deeply divided and twice 
as long as the body. A handsome fish! 
Tue FRINGE-TAILED NympH—When the tail is doubly pres- 
ent in a large-tailed nymph, and these two tails are zof grown 
together, the specimen is termed a fringe-tailed nymph. 
THE PUMPKIN SEED. 
Body much compressed upon the sides and short, deepest 
‘between the middle of the dorsal and a point midways between 
the ventral and anal fins; the shape of the body corresponding 
to the above name. Butt short, deeper than long; abdominal 
fins small and rounded; tail small and deeply divided; color 
deep orange, or white with irregular vermilion spots. 
This fish is very active and quick motioned; it occurs fre- 
quently as fan-tail, Such specimens attract much attention in 
an aquarium, especially by young children. 
THE DISC OR TUMBLER. 
Body very short, almost round and much compressed, in 
young specimens as flat as a silver dollar; head small and 
pointed upward, appearing dented-in on top; snout pointed, 
with well-developed lips; butt very short; fins short and 
squared off; tail short and bent upwards. Owing to the pecu- 
liar shape of its body, this fish often loses its balance while 
