Telescope Goldfish
Carassius auratus (Telescópio)
Advanced
Freshwater
Peaceful but vulnerable. Vision impaired by bulging eyes. Difficulty finding food. Requires peaceful companions.
Cyprinidae
Max Size
20.0 cm (7.9")
Min Tank
200 L (53 gal)
Min Group
1+
Diet
Omnivore - balanced diet
Water Parameters
Temperature
18.0-24.0°C
64-75°F
pH
6.8-7.6
Hardness (dGH)
5.0-19.0
Min Tank Size
200 L
53 gal
About
Variety of kinguio with prominent, bulging eyes. Limited vision, requires special care. Slow and clumsy swimming.
Behavior & Temperament
Peaceful but vulnerable. Vision impaired by bulging eyes. Difficulty finding food. Requires peaceful companions.
Feeding
Omnivore - balanced diet
Breeding
Oviparous. Reproduction similar to the common kingui. Requires special care due to visual limitation. Parents do not tend to the offspring.
Care Notes
Sensitive to parameter fluctuations. Sensitive to ammonia. Needs hiding spots. Prefers dark substrate
Compatibility
Good for community tanks
Quick Summary
| Scientific Name | Carassius auratus (Telescópio) |
|---|---|
| Family | Cyprinidae |
| Category | Fish |
| Care Level | Advanced |
| Water Type | Freshwater |
| Max Size | 20.0 cm (7.9") |
| Min Tank | 200 L (53 gal) |
| Min Group | 1+ |
| Diet | Omnivore - balanced diet |
| Temperament | Peaceful but vulnerable. Vision impaired by bulging eyes. Difficulty finding food. Requires peaceful companions. |
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