Guest shawnaconda Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Several years back, I worked in a large pet shop. When the new fish orders would come in,i would stare at the feeder tnks looking for the wakin to save form the doom of being fed to other fish. One day while looking i found something really strange: a goldfish with a common body, but with telescope eyes. It was very dark brown, nearly black like a telescope. Unfortunately, the fish only lasted a few weeks. I haven't been in the hobby since around that time, but I am considering getting back in. As son as the thought of getting back into the hobby enetered my mind, so did that little fish. so, I come to these forums to find goldfish type that was. How hard will it be to find another? I would love to find one to grow in the much larger tank I am considering purchasing. Thanks for any info. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 Willows have telescope eyes but single tail bodies. http://www.raingarden.us/goldfish-willow.htm I also wonder if a cross breeding of a telescope and a common/comet would produce a fish like you describe. Also: Welcome to Koko's! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 Yep, sounds like a Willow to me. They have the long, slender body with a single with telescope eyes. Nice looking fish but they do get large. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 Oh really? How large do they get? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Cynders Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) Uh oh I have a joke for this one! Edited November 13, 2010 by Haruka 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lupin Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) They're smaller than the commons to me. Mine was 7-8" in length. I'd say 8-10" would be pretty much a good size. Uh oh I have a joke for this one! What is it, Tay? :rofl Edited November 13, 2010 by Lupin 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 (edited) Mine was 7-8" in length. I'd say 8-10" would be pretty much a good size. Lupin, how long is it now? Edited November 13, 2010 by Oerba Yun Fang 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member Lupin Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 Gasp! Next time, remind me to be more specific. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member number20121 Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 Ok, back to topic! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted November 13, 2010 Supporter Share Posted November 13, 2010 welcome to koko's.. best of luck finding your favourite fish!.. i notice you've registered that you have 3 gold fish. what type do you have now? and would you mind posting some pics so we can all druel with you? LOL 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 My Constantine is a single tailed tele, but his body is definitely more rounded like a fancy...Maybe he's just fat 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member johann_pond Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 Welcome to Koko's tank! Good luck finding the little guy you want, sounds like it would be an interesting goldie! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin koko Posted November 13, 2010 Admin Share Posted November 13, 2010 WOW I like those.... Maybe some day Ill get one once I got the room 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member RanchuDressing Posted November 13, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 13, 2010 Willows are really cool fish -- I hope you find another someday! Welcome to Koko's! (There are like 5 posts in this thread where I can't help thinking "That's what she said!") 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 Uh oh I have a joke for this one! Taylor! Bad time for you, young lady! You're gonna be a big hit in the Cafe'! Lupin, how long is it now? Fang....you're either gonna get bonus points or the Koko stick...hehee 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 I have kitty on the brain...Missed the twist in this thread, don't worry, I can catch up 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 I have kitty on the brain...Missed the twist in this thread, don't worry, I can catch up LOL Kathy welcome back...we're twistin here! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 Remember, I speak of fish...Mine's fat, not long, but I'd love an 8-incher like Lupin's, with huuuuuuuge...Googly eyes 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted November 14, 2010 Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2010 Remember, I speak of fish...Mine's fat, not long, but I'd love an 8-incher like Lupin's, with huuuuuuuge...Googly eyes oh!.. it appears that your koko relationship has blossomed 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member blackteles Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 Remember, I speak of fish...Mine's fat, not long, but I'd love an 8-incher like Lupin's, with huuuuuuuge...Googly eyes oh!.. it appears that your koko relationship has blossomed That's so adorable....isn't it, Helen? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted November 14, 2010 Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2010 Remember, I speak of fish...Mine's fat, not long, but I'd love an 8-incher like Lupin's, with huuuuuuuge...Googly eyes oh!.. it appears that your koko relationship has blossomed That's so adorable....isn't it, Helen? sure is Mr D! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 Not to change the subject, but I really wish I could figure out how to quote people; I'm such a technological moron Lupin and I never seem to be on at the same time anymore, *sigh*, guess I'll have to live vicariously through Dennis and Helen's relationship 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted November 14, 2010 Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2010 Not to change the subject, but I really wish I could figure out how to quote people; I'm such a technological moron Lupin and I never seem to be on at the same time anymore, *sigh*, guess I'll have to live vicariously through Dennis and Helen's relationship looool! you're such a funny buggybear!.. whoot! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporter Helen Posted November 14, 2010 Supporter Share Posted November 14, 2010 Mr D has many lady friends( ).. one just ain't enough for him.. infact, if Lupin doesn't hurry up, he may lose you and have to "reword" his siggy!... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member dogsbykat Posted November 14, 2010 Regular Member Share Posted November 14, 2010 Be in a harem...Yay, I can check that off my bucket list 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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