telescope eye
| Telescope eye |
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| Country of origin |
| China |
| Type |
| Fantailed |
| Breed standards |
| BAS |
The telescope eye or demekin is a fancy goldfish characterized by its protruding eyes. It is also known as globe eye or dragon eye goldfish.[1][2][3]
Description
Except for its enlarged projecting eyes, the demekin is similar to the ryukin. It has a deep body and long flowing fins. Demekins are available in red, red-and-white, calico, black-and-white, chocolate, blue, lavender, chocolate-and-blue and black coloration. They may either have metallic or nacreous scales. Telescope eyes can grow quite large.[1][2]
Variants
Black demekins are also referred to as moors such as the black moor and the panda moor.[2]
Special care
Due to the telescope eye's poor vision, it is not mixed with more active goldfish varieties, and is housed in an aquarium without sharp and pointed objects.[2]
References
- ^ a b Andrews, Chris. An Interpet Guide to Fancy Goldfish, Interpet Publishing, 2002. - ISBN 1-902389-64-6
- ^ a b c d Johnson, Dr. Erik L., D.V.M. and Richard E. Hess. Fancy Goldfish: A Complete Guide to Care and Collecting, Weatherhill, Shambala Publications, Inc., 2006. - ISBN 0-8348-0448-4
- ^ Bristol Aquarists' Society, Bristol Aquarists.org, United Kingdom, retrieved on: 04 June 2007
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