Goldfish Guide

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FULLY ILLUSTRATED IN COLOR The Goldfish originated in China and was cultivated there for many centuries. Later, but still hundreds of years ago, the Japanese made a cult of the Goldfish and ever since have maintained a friendly competition with the Mainland as to which country could develop the Goldfish to the greatest peak of perfection. At the present time, the Japanese hold the lead in the development of fancy and exotic forms. Goldfish have become a way of life and in spite of the popularity of tropical and marine fishes, there are very few homes which do not feature a few Goldfish; and the garden pool, skillfully and traditionally decorated, is a feature of suburbia in Japan. In recent years the science of genetics has made great changes in Goldfish breeding. Dr. Yoschiichi Matsui, the author of this book, has been studying Goldfish and the secrets of their inheritance for 50 years. In conjunction with these studies, he has developed the culture of Goldfish keeping into a fine... Tovább

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FULLY ILLUSTRATED IN COLOR The Goldfish originated in China and was cultivated there for many centuries. Later, but still hundreds of years ago, the Japanese made a cult of the Goldfish and ever since have maintained a friendly competition with the Mainland as to which country could develop the Goldfish to the greatest peak of perfection. At the present time, the Japanese hold the lead in the development of fancy and exotic forms. Goldfish have become a way of life and in spite of the popularity of tropical and marine fishes, there are very few homes which do not feature a few Goldfish; and the garden pool, skillfully and traditionally decorated, is a feature of suburbia in Japan. In recent years the science of genetics has made great changes in Goldfish breeding. Dr. Yoschiichi Matsui, the author of this book, has been studying Goldfish and the secrets of their inheritance for 50 years. In conjunction with these studies, he has developed the culture of Goldfish keeping into a fine art. In simple, straightforward language he telis us how we can keep our Goldfish with a minimum of care and for a maximum of pleasure and results. The secrets of the Japanese breeders, the finest in the world, are all detailed in this book. Dr. Axelrod has brought this work up-to-date, added material on Koi, provided new illustrations and breathed new life into this, the most authoritative Goldfish book in print. T.F.H. Publications, Inc. One T.F.H. Plaza Third and Union Avenues Neptune, New Jersey 07753-6497 Vissza