Title: Aquatic life
Identifier: aquaticlife319171918baus (find matches)
Year: 1917-1918 (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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TKe Japanese RancKu or Maruko K. ITO, Japanese Artist and IcKtKyologist TRANSLATION BY MASA CHIBA «'
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RANCHU OR MARUKO (LIONHEAD) OWNED BY FRANKLIN BARRETT t"^ The properly arranged aquarium con- taining beautiful fishes and plants is really an object of art ecpally interesting to rich and poor, man and woman. All may and do enjoy it. Of all the aquatic animals the goldfish lends itself best to the conditions of the aquarium. The popular breed in Japan is the Maruko, which means "the round-shoul- dered little fish." In fact it is the "ex- clusive" goldfish, no other so appealing to the fancier, who considers that it has many lovable characteristics. Rich in harmonious color, with a rather small, compact and symmetrical body, it is tame, intelligent and serene in its movements. The commercial value of the Maruko is consequently high, and at times a few thousand yen (yen, gold, about 99 cents; silver yen, 75 cents) will be paid for a rare specimen. In most large cities of Japan there is a goldfish society, or rather a ranchu or maruko society, composed largely of peo- ple of influence and wealth. Though ex- clusive in character, any person inter- ested in the goldfish and its culture may be admitted to membership. The organ- izations do not concern themselves with profits, and are purely interested in the Maruko as a priceless object of nature and art. The public exhibition, an an- nual occasion, is an important event to the enthusiastic members. Only quali-

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