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All the Fun of the Fair

A traditional prize gift at fairgrounds in Britain and other countries is a small goldfish. This initiates some people (including the author) into a lifetime of fishkeeping, but others do not treat their fish so well. Les suggests that the practice be regulated.

Buying and Housing Your Goldfish

People buying goldfish as pets should select varieties according to beauty rather than whether they match up to show standards. Water in ponds and tanks should be mature before being gradually stocked.

THE BRACKISH WATER AQUARIUM

What is brackish water? It is surprising how many people believe that the term brackish means dirty. If you look it up in the dictionary, you will find that in truth, it means ‘saltish’ or ‘rather salt’. This is a fair desc ...

The 'Common' Goldfish

Les points out that the 'common' goldfish deserves more respect than it sometimes gets. He discusses its origin (crucian carp?) and the three colour groups (nacreous, metallic and Matt) and finally suggests that tropical fish keepers should consider the goldfish when looking for "something different."

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