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Carassius auratus var.
Telescope Eye goldfish with beautiful red and white coloration. Protruding eyes add charm. Sarasa-patterned telescopes are relatively rare and popular with collectors.
The Red-and-White Telescope Eye is a Telescope-eyed goldfish—its eyes protruding strongly to either side—showing a beautiful red-and-white (sarasa) coloration. While the all-black Black Moor telescope is widely known, individuals with a red-and-white sarasa pattern are relatively uncommon, and the pairing of endearing bulging eyes with red-and-white contrast makes them popular with collectors. It has a rounded body with longer tail fins and swims gently. The protruding eyes are easily injured and prone to infection, so the layout should avoid sharp decorations and the water must be kept clean. Because some individuals have weaker eyesight, feeding should be unhurried. House it in a tank of 60 liters or more with clean water; feed mainly prepared foods supplemented with bloodworms or daphnia. As a slow swimmer, it pairs well with similarly calm varieties and should not be kept with active fish.
The Red-White Telescope Eye lives 10-15 years.
The Red-White Telescope Eye grows to 12-18cm.
The ideal temperature for the Red-White Telescope Eye is 15〜28℃.
The ideal water temperature for the Red-White Telescope Eye 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
15〜28℃
Goldfish pellets, bloodworms, daphnia
45cm+. Bare bottom protects eyes better
Keep with other telescopes or gentle varieties
Color feed keeps red vivid
Watch for eye infections. Keep water clean
Intermediate. This is an intermediate-level species. Some prior experience and knowledge of environmental management are recommended.
The ideal temperature for Red-White Telescope Eye is 15〜28℃. Avoid sudden temperature changes and maintain a stable environment.
The average lifespan of Red-White Telescope Eye is 10-15 years. With proper care and nutrition, they can live a long and healthy life.
Red-White Telescope Eye typically reaches 12-18cm as an adult. Size may vary depending on care conditions and individual genetics.
Red-White Telescope Eye feeds on: Goldfish pellets, bloodworms, daphnia. Aim for a balanced diet with appropriate feeding frequency.
The price of Red-White Telescope Eye varies significantly depending on variety, size, and individual quality. Check our market price page for the latest pricing information.
Last updated: August 31, 2026