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may be chosen for an aquarium are shown. In each case 
it will be seen that justice is done to the plants in the 
aquarium as well as to the person wishing to enjoy an hour 
or two in “a glimpse beneath the water.” 
Where it can be done, the tank should be so placed that 
the light enters it from above—over the shoulder of the ob- 
server. Such a position does justice to the plants and sup- 
plies the most favorable light for the contents. The lights 
and shades are of vital importance to any picture, that of am 
animated sub-marine landscape not excepted. When a back- 
ground is formed by covering the rear glass of the tank 
with bottle-green colored cloth or wall paper, the view is made 
still more attractive. 
