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Dragon Eye Pearlscale
AdvancedCarassius auratus var.
Cross between Telescope Eye and Pearlscale. Combines protruding eyes with round pearlscale body. Popular fancy goldfish in China, increasingly available in Japan.
Difficulty
Advanced
Temperature
20〜26℃
Lifespan
5-10 years
Size
10-15cm
Diet
Goldfish pellets (sinking recommended), bloodworms
About
The Dragon Eye Pearlscale is a Chinese fancy goldfish crossing the protruding-eyed Telescope (dragon eye) with the Pearlscale (Pingpong Pearl), whose surface is studded with domed, pearl-like scales. It combines two striking features—bulging eyes and a round, golf-ball-shaped body lined with pearl scales—into a highly individual fish, popular in China and increasingly seen in Japan. The protruding eyes are easily injured and prone to infection, so the layout should avoid sharp decorations and the water must be kept clean. The fish swims slowly with limited vision, so it suits gentle tank mates. Delicate and somewhat demanding, it is regarded as a variety for advanced keepers.
Lifespan of the Dragon Eye Pearlscale
The Dragon Eye Pearlscale lives 5-10 years.
Size of the Dragon Eye Pearlscale
The Dragon Eye Pearlscale grows to 10-15cm.
Temperature & humidity for the Dragon Eye Pearlscale
The ideal temperature for the Dragon Eye Pearlscale is 20〜26℃.
Maintain a slightly warmer, stable temperature (roughly 18–26°C) and feed carefully, for example with sinking foods.
Basic Info
Origin
China
Lifespan
5-10 years
Size
10-15cm
Care Specifications
- pH
- 6–8
- Hardness (GH)
- 5–19 dGH
- Water Temp.
- 20–26℃
PeacefulGroupBreeding: Moderate
Sources: FishBase / Aqueon Goldfish Care Guide
Morphs (Varieties)
Goldfish varieties are line-bred for body shape, tail type, scale type, and coloration. Traits such as protruding eyes, transparent scales (calico), and albinism are single-locus traits.
RecessiveVisual only with two copies; one copy = het (carrier).
Protruding (telescope) eyes
Line-bredEstablished by selective line breeding.
Pearlscale (raised calcified scales)Fantail (paired caudal)
Sources: Wikipedia - Goldfish (Varieties) / Goldfish — Wikipedia (Japanese edition, varieties)
A curated selection of notable morphs. Inheritance modes are a breeding-planning guide; actual appearance varies with combos.
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Carassius auratus var. (Linnaeus, 1758)
Synonyms: Cyprinus auratus Linnaeus, 1758, Carassius auratus auratus (Linnaeus, 1758), Cyprinus thoracatus Valenciennes, 1842, Carassius burgeri Temminck & Schlegel, 1846, Cyprinus chinensis Gronow, 1854
Authority databases: FishBase · GBIF · FishBase: Carassius auratus · GBIF: Carassius auratus
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
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