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Carassius auratus var.
Telescope goldfish in panda-like black and white. Chic monochrome beauty is popular. Many lose black coloring with age.
The Panda Telescope (Panda Demekin) is a striking variety of Telescope Eye goldfish whose bold black-and-white coloration evokes the appearance of a giant panda. Young individuals display vivid, high-contrast black and white markings, but a notable challenge in keeping this variety is color retention: as the fish matures, the black pigmentation tends to fade to silvery white. Maintaining the black coloration requires clean water, appropriate lighting, and occasional sun exposure, though genetic factors play a major role and perfect color retention is not always achievable. Like all Telescope varieties, the prominent eyes are fragile and require a smooth, hazard-free aquarium environment. Tank size of at least 45 liters is recommended, with gentle water flow and no sharp decorations. Panda Telescopes are gentle, slow swimmers best kept with similarly docile varieties.
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The Panda Telescope lives 10-15 years.
The Panda Telescope grows to 12-18cm.
The ideal water temperature for the Panda Telescope is 18〜23℃.
Origin
China
Lifespan
10-15 years
Sources: FishBase / Aqueon Goldfish Care Guide
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.
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.
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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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Size
12-18cm
Temperature
5〜30℃(適温18〜24℃)
Goldfish pellets
45L+
Black fades to white as fish grows
Protecting protruding eyes is top priority
15-25°C
Maintaining panda pattern difficult — cool water helps retain color
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The ideal temperature for Panda Telescope is 18〜23℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Panda Telescope is 10-15 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Panda Telescope typically reaches 12-18cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Panda Telescope feeds on: Goldfish pellets. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Panda Telescope varies significantly depending on variety, size, and individual quality. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: August 31, 2026