Gorgeous and Exotic Tropical Fish 
These fascinating inhabitants of the aquarium represent every tropical 
country on the globe. In a balanced aquarium they thrive and multiply, and if 
you have never seen them in an outdoor pool from June to September, there is a 
pleasant and unusual surprise awaiting you. Most of these varieties will live 
peacefully together. For your guidance we have noted in the description the fishes 
which should be kept out of “community” aquariums. 
Unless otherwise specified, our prices are for average breeding size adults. 
However, we have an enviable reputation for extra quality selected stock, so 
that price comparison generally shows that we give you greater value for your 
money. When available, extra large specimens are quoted higher, as are mated 
pairs of some varieties whose sex is not easily determined. 
When ordering 1 to 3 pairs, please include 35 cts. extra for small shipping pail, 
and 50 cts. for large pail with orders of more than 3 pairs. Large Cichlids require 
large pails. We guarantee live delivery from May to September. See instructions on address section. 
LIVE-BEARING FISHES 
Interesting in that the young fish are actually born alive. 
PLATY OR MOONS 
Beautifully colored fish from Mexico, in four distinct color 
varieties. 12 to 40 young are born every 43 days. 
Blue Platy. Color varies to blue-green; crescent tail; often 
a red dorsal fin. $1.25, $1.50 and $2 per pair. 
Gold Platy. Handsome gold color with Chinese red dorsal 
fin. Very popular. $1.25, $1.50 and $2 per pair. 
Crescent-tail Gold Platy. Same as preceding, but with 
black crescent at base of tail. $1.50 per pair. 
Black Platy. Most of the body is jet black against a lighter 
background. Often hybridized with Swordtails to produce 
the Black Helleri. $1.25, $1.50 and $2 per pair. 
Pure Red Platy. Males solid red; females usually slightly 
lighter; no markings on either. $1.50 and $2 per pair. 
New Platy Variatus. Recently discovered; much varia¬ 
tion in color. $3.50 per pair. 
OTHER LIVE BEARERS 
Guppy or Rainbow Fish. Our strain is far superior to 
the average Guppy; the color extends into the tail, and is 
much more brilliant. 50 cts. per pair; 3 pairs for $1. 
Leopard Fish. (Girardinus reticulatus). Rare, but we have 
a reasonable supply. Slightly larger than Guppy. Attractive 
and peaceful. Both sexes mottled black. $1 per pair. 
Sailfins. (Mollienesia latipinna). Male has huge sail-like 
dorsal; tail and dorsal edged blueandgold. $1.50 and $2perpair. 
Black Mollienesia. Young fish mottled black; at ma¬ 
turity, jet black. Breeding size spotted, $2.50 per pair; jet 
black $5 per pair. 
MEXICAN SWORDTAILS 
Males have sword-like appendage, 1^2 to 2 in. long, grow¬ 
ing from the tail. Crimson line runs horizontally through the 
bodies of both sexes. Color varies with the light, from steel 
blue to gray. 12 to 60 young produced every 43 flays. 
Green Swordtail. Tail is green with black edging. $1.25 
and $1.50 per pair. 
Orange Swordtail. Tail orange; black border. $1.50 per pair. 
Crescent Swordtail. In our strain the tail is orange, with 
black crescent at base. $2 per pair. 
MEXICAN SWORDTAIL HYBRIDS 
These gorgeous fish are not found wild, but are produced 
by crossing the various Platyi with the Swordtails. A large 
percentage produce young, many of which are like the parents. 
Red Helleri. Both sexes solid red, with line running I 
through the body as in the Swordtail. $1 and $2 each. 
New Red Helleri. Males have beautiful orange swordtail. 
$5 per pair (males with sword). 
Black Helleri. Black body with blue-green sheen on 
scales. Eyes yellow, giving a luminous effect. $1 and $2 each. 
Gold Helleri. Clear gold; red line running through the 
body. Males have swordtail. $1 and $1.25 each. 
Rubra Helleri. Handsomely mottled with red and black; 
black portion of scales strikingly iridescent. $1 and $2 each. 
Montezuma. Rust-colored body, covered with small 
black dots. Males are rare. Orange Swordtails being used in 
their absence. Females $1.50, $2.50 and $5 each. Males $5 
each. Males with swordtail $10 each. 
EGG LAYERS 
BARBS 
These hardy tropicals are free spawning and colorful. 
Rosy Barb. Rose color in breeding season. $1 per pair. 
Iridescent Barb. Most colorful and desirable of the Barbs. 
Dorsal and annal fins deep orange with black border; body 
iridescent. Grows to medium size only. $2 per pair. 
EGG LAYERS, continued 
DANIOS 
Hardy, active, brilliant in color. Very easy to spawn. 
Zebra Danio. Stripes and activity make this variety a 
favorite. $1 and $1.25 per pair. 
Pearl Danio. Iridescent lavender, changing to mother- 
of-pearl. $1.25 and $1.50 per pair. 
Giant Danio. Copper stripes on a blue-gray body. $1.75 
per pair. 
CHARACINS OR TETRAS 
Oddly shaped bodies, brilliant color, activity and longevity 
are the characteristics of these showy fish. 
Tetra Von-Rio. Crimson fins edged with black; body 
silver-flame color. $1.50 per pair. 
Head and Tail Light. Semi-luminous spot in eye and at 
base of tail give this fish its name. $2 per pair. 
Silver Tetra. Iridescent effect on silver body. $1 per pair. 
Blood Fin. Lavender-pearl scales; blood red fins. $2 per pair 
Pristella Riddlei. Deep pink tail; fins exquisitely marked 
in white, black and yellow; body silver. $2 per pair. 
Hemigrammus unilineatus. Like preceding, but larger 
and has black lines on fins rather than black spots. $2 per pair. 
Tetra Von Buenos Aires. Grows about 3 in. long. Red 
fins on silver body, with black mark at base of tail. $1.25 
per pair. 
BUBBLE NEST BUILDERS 
From Asia and Africa. These fish actually breathe air. 
Males build nests of bubbles and care for eggs and young. 
Dwarf Gourami. Vividly striped green, blue and red when 
in courting colors. $1.50 and $2 per pair. 
Three-spot Gourami. Larger than the preceding. The 
eye makes the third spot. Yellow-orange fins on gray body. 
$1.50 per pair. 
Blue Betta. Vivid cornflower blue fins. Mature males 
must not be put together as they will fight. Young pairs $2 
per pair. Large veiltailed pairs $3.50 and $5 per pair. 
Green Betta. Emerald green. Price same as Blue Betta. 
Paradise Fish. Can stand cold down to 50 degrees. Must 
not be placed with smaller fish. Prolific breeders. $1 and 
$1.50 per pair. 
CICHLIDS 
In general this species is free spawning, guarding and caring 
for eggs and young. 
Angel Fish. (P. scalare ). We offer these fish at a very low 
price. $1.50 per pair; large size $3.50 per pair. 
Egyptian Mouth Breeder. Male handsome blue and 
flame color when breeding. Female carries eggs in mouth 
until hatched. $1.50 per pair. 
Tilapia Mouth Breeder. Larger than the preceding. 
Male carries eggs in mouth. $1.50 per pair. 
Striped Acara. (A. portelegrensis.) Stripes variable from 
vertical to horizontal. Color from gray to black. $1.50 per pair. 
Blue Acara. ( A.coeruleo punctata.) Vivid blue spots on head 
and gills; blue-gray body, striped; fins edged red-orange. $1.50 
per pair. 
Orange Chromide. Smaller than most Cichlids. Body 
buff with varying black spots; light blue spots on head, and 
faint red lines through body. $2 per pair. 
Jewel Fish. At breeding time the body is vermilion, with 
blue-green spots on upper half. A beautiful, but vicious fish, and 
should not be placed with others. $1.50 and $2 per pair. 
NEW AND RARE VARIETIES 
Rasbora heteromorpha. Rare and beautiful. $7.50 pair. 
Corydoras. Brazilian catfish. Odd and pretty. $2.50 pair. 
Ambassis Lala. The famous glass fish from India. $5 pair. 
New Albino Paradise. White body, and pink eyes. A 
most unusual fish. $5 per pair. 
