PART II. 
THE AQUARIUM, ITS CONSTRUCTION 
AND CARE. 
CHAPTER VI. 
‘* Every man is a valuable member of society, 
who, by his observations, researches, and 
experiments. procures knowledge for men.” 
SmitHson, 
THEIR HOME WITHIN OURS. 
Considering the numerous advantages goldfish keeping af- 
fords, and last but not least the fact that the goldfish has 
not one objectionable fault, it is easily understood why the 
goldfish is now the most favored of .all household pets. 
But in order to secure all these advantages, it is neces- 
sary to house the fish properly. Only of specimens in good 
health, that feel at home in their surroundings, can we expect 
to be benefited. With this end in view, we secure condi- 
tions and surroundings within the limited space of a water- 
tight vessel that are congenial to the wants of the goldfish. 
Such an artificial home or miniature lake, systematically man- 
aged, is termed an aquarium. 
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