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Panda Moor
Carassius auratus
Also called Panda telescope, Panda goldfish
From China (as a colour form of the telescope goldfish)1
At a glance the quick version
Looks how to spot one
Scaled, deep-bodied twin-tailed telescope goldfish in black-and-white
Built like a telescope goldfish, with a rounded deep body, a flowing double tail and big globe-shaped eyes on each side of the head. What sets it apart is its bold contrast of black and white across the body and fins.12
Personality what they are like
Gentle and unhurried, like all telescope goldfish. It is best kept with other slow, peaceful fancy goldfish that will not outcompete it at feeding time.1
Daily activity how busy a day looks
Grooming and care the hands-on bits
Needs a good filter, regular partial water changes with dechlorinated, temperature-matched water, and routine tests showing zero ammonia and nitrite. Use smooth decor and soft or silk plants to suit its prominent eyes.34
Home where they are happiest
Keep in a filtered aquarium, not a bowl. Aqueon suggests at least 40 litres (10 US gallons) per adult fancy goldfish, while the RSPCA advises at least 60 litres per goldfish, with wider tanks giving more stable water. Fancy goldfish are comfortable at about 20-23 °C (Aqueon gives 68-74 °F), and the RSPCA notes goldfish in general live at 10-21 °C without a heater. A pH of roughly 6.0-8.4 is fine (FishBase gives 6.0-8.0, Aqueon 7.0-8.4).435
Food basics what goes in the bowl
Omnivore. Offer a goldfish flake, granule or sinking pellet once or twice a day, only as much as is eaten in two to three minutes, with frozen or live foods as occasional treats. Give it time at feeding so it can find its share.45
Company who they like around
Enjoys company; FishBase suggests goldfish in groups of five or more. Good companions are Black Moors, other telescopes, bubble eyes and celestials.51
The story where it all began
The Panda Moor is a black-and-white colour form of the telescope goldfish, a variety Chinese breeders developed in the early 1700s. It shares the build and eyes of the better-known Black Moor, differing only in colour.12
Fun facts for the dinner table
- 1
Panda is listed as one of the named colour forms of the telescope goldfish, alongside the Black Moor and White Moor.1
- 2
The black-and-white 'panda' pattern is considered one of the rarer goldfish colourings.2
- 3
Like other telescope goldfish, Panda Moors develop their full eye shape and colour pattern as they grow.1
Recognised by the official bits
- Taxonomy
- Black-and-white colour form of the telescope goldfish (twin-tailed variety with protruding eyes)1
- IUCN Red List
- The parent species Carassius auratus is assessed as Least Concern5
The care rhythm Furry Diary remembers it for you
A typical home-care rhythm for a Panda Moor. It is our own starting plan, not a vet's advice, and you can change every line in the app.
- Feedingevery day
- Water changeAbout 25 to 30% of the waterevery week
- Water testevery week
- Glass cleanevery week
- Filter rinseevery month
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- Telescope (goldfish) - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for origin, names, body, colours, lifespan, tankmates, fun facts
- List of goldfish varieties - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.orgused for panda colour pattern
- Fish environment - RSPCA rspca.org.ukused for tank size, filtration, water changes
- Goldfish Care Sheet - Aqueon aqueon.comused for temperature, tank size, diet
- Carassius auratus - FishBase fishbase.seused for pH, group size, diet, IUCN
Checked 2026-09-30. Text is written in our own words from these sources.