- Telescope eye
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.Andrews, Chris. An Interpet Guide to Fancy Goldfish, Interpet Publishing, 2002. - ISBN 1-902389-64-6] 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] [http://www.bristol-aquarists.org.uk/goldfish/globe/globe.htm Bristol Aquarists' Society, Bristol Aquarists.org, United Kingdom] , retrieved on: 4 June 2007]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.Variants
Black demekins are also referred to as moors such as the
black moor and thepanda moor .pecial care
Due to the telescope eye's poor vision, it should not be mixed with more active goldfish varieties, and should be housed in an aquarium without sharp or pointed objects.
References
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* [http://www.greenparktropical.com/Fish/images/Goldfish/Bronze%20Telescope%20Eye%20Butterfly%20Tail.jpgPicture of Telescope Eye Goldfish]
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