The Aquarium n 



face, where water and atmosphere come into 

 contact. 



THE PLACING OF THE AQUARIUM. 



To obtain the best results, the aquarium 

 should be placed where it has an abundance 

 of light. A position close to a window, 

 facing east, west or north is most suitable. 

 If exposed to the sun during the summer 

 months or, between the hours of 10 a. m. 

 and 3 p. m. during the other seasons, the 

 water will become overheated, and this is 

 frequently responsible for the loss of valua- 

 ble specimens. 



While small vessels may find room on a 

 window-sill, or on a board fastened with 

 two angle irons to the window-sill, larger 

 and consequently heavier tanks should be 

 placed on a strong wooden table or on one 

 of wrought iron. To facilitate moving, the 

 lees of the table should be furnished with 

 castors. The weight of an aquarium of 

 even medium size is considerable, and many 



