| Black Moor | |
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|
 Name |
Telescope |
| Japanese name |
Demekin |
| Year of Origin |
Unknown(Brought to Japan sometime between 1868 and 1912) |
| Country of Origin |
China |
| Breeder |
- |
| History/ Background |
Telescope came into existence as a result of a mutation of the Ryukin during
the Meiji Era (1868-1912) and were brought over from China. Red Telescope
appeared when the Ryukin’s eyeballs protruded due to diseases. After that,
the Black Moor and the Calico Telescope appeared through further mutations. |
| Features |
The Telescope has a body the same as the Ryukin and both eyeballs are large
and protruded. Their eyeballs start to gradually protrude a few months
after they are born. Even though the Red Telescope is the original Telescope,
the mutated Black Moor, mutated from the Red variety, is currently more
popular. |
| Acquisition difficulties |
Easy. Generally speaking, the Wakin, the Ryukin, and the Black Moor are
well-known goldfish. |
| Rearing difficulties |
Normal. Aside from needing to protect its protruded eyeballs, they are
a strong variety of goldfish. |
| Details of the above photo |
The goldfish in the photo is the familiar Black Moor. This goldfish received
first prize in the Parental Telescope division at the 2006 Goldfish Evaluation
Convention in Shizuoka Prefecture. |
| Other |
Unlike Japan, many pop-eyed goldfish are made in China by using other kinds
of goldfish. |
