THE GOLDFISH AND ITS CULTURE. 35 
THE LOCATION. 
When one has concluded to keep some goldfish in one’s 
home, the main point one has to consider is the location or 
site for the aquarium that is to be their home. The success 
of such depends upon the proper action of the aquatic plants, 
and these require, in order to act properly, their share of light 
and warmth to the same degree as ordinary house plants do 
in order to flourish. If one can supply these wants, the ex- 
pense of keeping goldfish in excellent condition is very little 
indeed... The temperature is of less importance, as long as 
this is above the freezing point. An aquarium should there- 
fore be always near a window, as the light there can be 
increased or reduced by regulating the shades accordingly. 
The best exposure is that toward the north; by such an 
one the aquarium should stand about six inches away from 
the window. Next best is one toward the east; the best 
distance in such a case is about twelve inches from the 
window. Next best is a window facing south or west; here 
set the aquarium about eighteen inches toward the room, and 
when the windows are high even more space may be left 
between. 
When an aquarium is to be located between two windows, 
it should be far enough in the room to receive the light from 
both; and in a corner room, with windows at both angles, 
the aquarium should be set diagonally so that the light from 
each window will enter the aquarium from each end. 
But although we want plenty of light for the plants, we 
should avoid as much as possible the sun. In winter allow 
all the sunshine you can get, but toward the spring, from 
February on, shelter the tank from its direct rays. 
In the accompanying sketches the various positions that 
