New-York tribune., 1900-08-12
STOCKING Az AorAR1I-M

There IS no more fascinating occupation in the
summer than stocking and taking Of an aqua
Hum- The oldest well the youngest of the
ismiy take an interest in every acquisition or
oeYelopment while watching the queer antics of
lhe Inhabitants Of the little tank is continuous
source Of amusement. protected and shady
corner OF the veranda is the best place for sum
mer aquarium, and an octagon glass inclosure
nearly the size OF the round table which It Is
paced. makes a roomy well a pretty one
me pieces OF glass Of the size desired be pro-
cured from The village glazier. and the frame
made Dy common carpenter. The glass is
hlpPed into the frame. and then cemented. The
loAoVing recipe makes good waterproof cement:
fine, white sand. htharge and rosin. mixed with
o'Aeo hnseed Oil Too much light is not wholesome
!r the strange little creatures and II is therefore
better 10 paint with pitch the side of the aquarium
mat Is nearest the wall. The same cement may be
seo for the rock work, which should be built with
yAe OF more arches, fishes love to swim under
iT iiheT shadows or chase each other through open.
eaes- II aquatic plants are desired they should De
Fre Santea IN their nauFe inud ID mower poss' s
~ q small aquarium tiny 'thumD pots VIII 90.
ssst bottom for fresh water aquarums is river sand
1, 1eo with round pebbles. which should be washed
% e charcoal mixed with il IS great purifier When
with a watering not to avoid disturbing the soil
SIIer this Is done the aquarium should be left un-
Ttgrbed FOR several days. 70 LET the plants adjust
y " tiny bubbles. adhering to the sides OF the tank
Heh ado first two or three water snais, that act
e = seayengers and afterward minnow or two and
lFhL DO fast. the great secret oL
{ successful AQUARIUM is 10 preserve the balance
between vegetable and animal life.
A well balanced aquarium needs no water added
- " except what is lost by evaporation, put ~
ne mean time II should be carefully watched ana
- conditions regulated. II the water becomes
sieenlsh n Is due minute vegetation caused py
W much light which should be subdued until the
80 is rectided II fishes gasp on the surface IL
SHOWS there is enough oxygen The remedy
= sunshine and fresh air and the fish affected may
-. uaken out and put in a temporary glass, ~
~lLcn water plants are growing that give on
e1ssen. People who successful with aquarla
DIlen keep such a tank 4 a hospital 1t is best
LLho their food A quantity Of snails not only
az the water pure but their spawn is excellent
- Iood That with the fresh shoots or aquatic
wants gives ali the sustenance that IL necessary.
4. marine aquarium is started in much the same
10y as fresh water In collecting seaWeeo,
Slcuon OF oxygen choose those that have been
toted 10 rocks or pebbles, taking great care not
n ~ 1fuise them The common periwinkle, or sea
.Lle4i IS as good a scrubbing brush for keeping
as glass clear, and they should be left with the
feaNeed ana sand and rocks few days TO 'clean
nMSS1se and get ready for the other inhabitants.
- lsfe salt water is easily accessible H. Is better
- change the water twice a week but the
,nsiance may be found and kept as in fresh
,aier aquaria. only II is more difficult syringe
~ i3ect air IL good thing TO use in salt water;
,ItAieh eVapoFates more rapidly than fresh. and
N"ould therefore be added TO oftener.
DohROWIAG OTHER PEOPLES OPINIONS
y Is not only in literature that there plagf-
ISIS who appropriate and thrive on other peo-
= IDEAS. Brilliant conversationaiists often naunt
narrowed pIumage. which they have cieverly