Telescope eye
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The '''telescope eye''' or '''demekin''' is a fancy [[goldfish]] characterized by its protruding eyes. It is also known as '''globe eye''' or '''dragon eye''' goldfish.<ref name=Andrews>Andrews, Chris. An Interpet Guide to Fancy Goldfish, Interpet Publishing, 2002. - ISBN 1-902389-64-6</ref><ref name=Johnson>Johnson, Dr. Erik L., D.V.M. and Richard E. Hess. Fancy Goldfish: A Complete Guide to Care and Collecting, Weatherhill, Shambala Publications, Inc., 2006. - ISBN 0-8348-0448-4</ref><ref name=Bristol>[http://www.bristol-aquarists.org.uk/goldfish/globe/globe.htm Bristol Aquarists' Society, Bristol Aquarists.org, United Kingdom], retrieved on: 4 June 2007</ref>
==Description==
Except for its enlarged projecting eyes, the demekin is similar to the [[ryukin]]. It has a deep body and long flowing fins. Demekins are available in red, red-and-white, calico, black-and-white, chocolate, blue, lavender, chocolate-and-blue and black coloration. They may either have metallic or nacreous scales. Telescope eyes can grow quite large.<ref name=Andrews/><ref name=Johnson/>
==Variants==
Black demekins are also referred to as '''moors''' such as the '''[[black moor]]''' and the '''[[panda moor]]'''.<ref name=Johnson/>
==Special care==
Due to the telescope eye's poor vision, it should not be mixed with more active goldfish varieties, and should be housed in an aquarium without sharp or pointed objects.<ref name=Johnson/>
==References==
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==See also==
{{main|Goldfish}}
*[http://www.greenparktropical.com/Fish/images/Goldfish/Bronze%20Telescope%20Eye%20Butterfly%20Tail.jpg Picture of Telescope Eye Goldfish]
{{Goldfish breeds}}
{{Cypriniformes-stub}}
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