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The Jewel Fish swims quietly and self-importantly around the aquarium. When the time comes to breed, it chooses its spot, deposits its roe on a stone and stands guard over it, letting no other fish come near. It leaves its post only to eat. Then the male |
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takes his turn, until the female returns, and so they stand guard, turn and turn about, like loving parents. Woe betide any fish which tries to harm their young; it gets such a beating that it will think twice before trying again. |
