MARYLAND 
AQUATIC PLANTS AND GOLDFISH 
mental. As to fish you have certainly a wide latitude of 
choice, from the common variety of Goldfish to the most 
highly developed Calicos, Shubunkins, Fantails, etc. 
SCAVENGERS 
After you have gone this far the only thing remaining is 
to add Scavengers. These are what keep the aquarium 
clean. They consume the excrement from the fish and 
remove the green scum which would otherwise form on the 
side of the aquarium. We recommend Tadpoles and Snails. 
Newts or Salamanders are also often recommended, but we 
have frequently known these to eat the tails from prize fish. 
FEEDING 
Do not feed too much. Never feed more than what your 
fish will readily consume. Decaying food pollutes the water 
from which the fish cannot escape. It would be cruel to 
starve your pets. They need food and good food, but it is 
more cruel to have them in polluted water. Use our food, 
we ought to know what fish relish, we feed millions yearly. 
Remember more fish die from overfeeding than from under¬ 
feeding. 
CHANGE OF WATER 
Do not change unless necessary. More fish die from too 
much handling rather than from too little care. If the water 
is polluted or unsightly a change may be necessary. If it is 
necessary to change you will have to start all over again. 
Possibly the addition of a few scavengers might correct the 
appearance. Possibly a few more plants should be added. 
If your fish are gasping for air at the top of the aquarium, 
it is proof that you need more plants and it is a sign that the 
fish need help. You might add more water or change part 
of the water. 
J. H. SLAKER 
R. F. D. No. 1, Box 206, Aurora, Ill. 
A close up view of Lotus and Water Hyacinths. 
SICK FISH 
If you notice a sick fish in your aquarium you should 
remove it at once. Put him in a. salt solution made of one 
teaspoonful salt to one gallon of water. Let the fish remain 
here for 20 to 30 minutes. Then place in fresh water. 
Repeat the treatment if necessary. One or two treatments 
should cure your fish; if not, get our special treatment and 
follow directions on package. 
For more complete information and for all interested in 
Goldfish, we recommend the purchase of the Booklet on 
“The Modern Aquarium,” by Innes, which we sell for $1.00 
per copy. 
A large pond, size 12' x 40', with ten boxes, which have had 
from thirty to forty-five blooms every day for two months. 
A pool, size 7' X 25' with 
six boxes and shallow end 
for shallow water plants 
which have had many 
flowers. In right corner 
you can see Lotus pond; 
to left is visible large 
pond in center of lawn. 
Below is shown a Lotus pond in its first year, 
A close-up ot blooms in 
large pond; in foreground 
is Sunrise; to right is 
Marliac albida; left-center 
Marliac rosea, and in the 
background Cloriosa. 
POOLS OF CHARLES GAIL, 4634 Bowleys Lane, Baltimore, Md. 
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