Title: Aquatic life
Identifier: aquaticlife219161917baus (find matches)
Year: 1916-1917 (1910s)
Authors: Bausman, Joseph E
Subjects: Aquariums; Fish culture
Publisher: Philadelphia : J. E. Bausman
Contributing Library: Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library
Digitizing Sponsor: Harvard University, Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library

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Contrary to the oft-expressed opinion I have found that it is in every way pos- sible to build durable aquaria with frames of wood instead of metal. I have made a number of large capacity—thirty to fifty gallons—and they have withstood the test of years. The wood frame pre- sents a marked advantage over the usual one of metal in that it can be made to conform in style, wood and finish to the furnishings of the room in which it is to be placed. The aquarium illustrated is made of Cuban mahogany, open cabinet style, and is 48 inches high, 39 inches long and 22 inches wide, outside measurements. The corner posts are two by two inches, and mortised on the two inner sides to re- ceive the top, middle and bottom rails; top rails 2 by 2 inches to correspond with the posts ; middle rails 5 inches wide and i^ inches thick; bottom rails (shelf support) 2^ inches wide by % thick. The rails are tenoned and fit into the mortises cut in the posts, being fastened with French glue and brass screws in- serted from the inside. This style of construction makes a very staunch frame with all joints flush on the outer side. The details are well shown in the accom- panying drawing, and require but brief explanation. The upper portion of the corner posts, and the top rails, are rab- beted out as shown by figure A, to receive

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