{"product_id":"panda-moor-goldfish-carassius-auratus","title":"Panda Moor Goldfish | Carassius auratus","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panda Moor is a striking fancy goldfish that pairs protruding \"telescope\" eyes with bold black-and-white panda markings. Gentle, slow-moving and full of character, it is a beautiful coldwater showpiece for a calm, pristine tank. Reaching around 15 cm, it needs plenty of room and, because of its poor eyesight and delicate eyes, thoughtful tankmates and décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all fancy goldfish, the Panda Moor is a domesticated form of Carassius auratus and does not occur in the wild. Its wild ancestors inhabit cool, slow, well-vegetated rivers and ponds across East Asia, which is why goldfish thrive in cool, hard, oxygen-rich water rather than tropical warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panda Moor has a rounded, egg-shaped body, flowing twin tail and the distinctive telescope eyes that project from the sides of the head. Its striking black-and-white panda colouration is prized but can change over time, with the black sometimes fading to orange or bronze as the fish ages. The telescope eyes are delicate and easily injured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeaceful, slow and rather clumsy swimmers with limited vision, Panda Moors are best kept only with other gentle, slow fancy goldfish. They should never be housed with fast single-tailed goldfish or nippy fish that will outcompete them for food or damage their eyes and fins. They are happy in small groups of similar fancies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn omnivore that will eat almost anything, but its poor eyesight means it needs time to find food. Feed a good-quality sinking goldfish pellet as the staple, with blanched vegetables and occasional frozen foods. Sinking foods are best, as surface gulping can worsen the buoyancy issues deep-bodied fancies are prone to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide a generous, mature, well-filtered tank — 75 litres for one fish and 150 litres-plus for a group — with cool water (around 18–22 °C) and excellent water quality. Avoid any sharp rocks, hard décor or strong intakes that could injure the protruding eyes. Regular water changes are essential to manage the heavy waste output. Its vulnerable eyes make it a slightly more demanding fancy to keep well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoldfish are spring egg-scatterers that chase among plants where sticky eggs are deposited. Breeding is possible but the fry rarely inherit good body shape, eyes and colour, and only a fraction develop into quality Panda Moors — dedicated breeders cull heavily to maintain the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanda Moor, Panda Telescope Goldfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDomesticated (developed in East Asia); no wild population\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10–15 years, sometimes longer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful and slow-moving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 litres for one fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 litres or larger for a group\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmnivore – sinking goldfish pellets, vegetables, frozen foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18–22 °C (coldwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8–20 dGH (moderately hard to hard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColdwater fancy-goldfish aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo – tends to nibble and uproot soft plants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly other slow, gentle fancy goldfish such as Orandas, Ranchus, Bubble Eyes and other telescope-eyed varieties that share its limited vision and swimming ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast single-tailed goldfish (commons, comets, shubunkins), fin-nippers, tropical fish that need heat, and anything with sharp décor that could injure the delicate telescope eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm)","offer_id":55232820379939,"sku":"AA1951-S","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm)","offer_id":55232820412707,"sku":"AA1951","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (10-15cm)","offer_id":55232820445475,"sku":"AA1951-L","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/panda-moor-goldfish-carassiu-43091450462499.webp?v=1790306323","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/panda-moor-goldfish-carassius-auratus","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}