

Breeding often results in up to 1,000 eggs, with fry hatching in five to six days. There appears to be a definite courtship ritual when Goldfish breed. Roots and well-rounded river rocks are a good addition to the aquarium.

Goldfish are diggers and will scatter the fine sand onto leaves, injuring thin and less hardy plants. The calico-telescope-goldfish will do well in a 30 gallon or larger tank with a fine gravel bottom and hardy, cold water plants. Another feature worthy of note that is unique to this fish is the absence of a dorsal fin.Īll goldfish are members of the carp group and are generally quite hardy. A fine specimen should have large, symmetrical and bulged eyes, with the pupils lying horizontally and pointing upwards. The Celestial Eye is a unique example of the calico-telescope-goldfish that first appeared in 1870. They should be large, protruding, and symmetrical. The selection of a good specimen places much importance on the eyes. It may take up to three months for the eyes to fully develop the protruding bulge that is so characteristic of this goldfish. When first hatched, the calico-telescope-goldfish has normal eyes that begin to bulge after about one month. The Telescope Goldfish is available in many interesting colors, including the Red/White, Calico, and Red Telescope.

They have long been considered as the most representative goldfish of China. The most stunning feature of this fish is the large protruding eyes resembling those of a dragon. The calico-telescope-goldfish is also known as the Dragon Eye Goldfish and Celestial Eye Goldfish.
