Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Celestial Eye Goldfish's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Carassius auratus
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What to know before you buy.
A truly unique variety, the Celestial Eye Goldfish has permanently upturned, telescope eyes and lacks a dorsal fin. Their vision is extremely poor, and they are very delicate swimmers. They require a specialized setup with no sharp objects and should only be kept with other Celestial Eye or Bubble Eye goldfish.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Celestial Eye Goldfish healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Celestial Eye Goldfish's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 18–22°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Celestial Eye Goldfish is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Celestial Eye Goldfish is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Celestial Eye Goldfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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