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- Vendor: Squeaky's Aquatics
Black Moor Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
The Black Moor Goldfish (Carassius auratus) is a striking velvety-black fancy goldfish with protruding telescope eyes and flowing fins. Hardy and peaceful, it is a beginner-friendly coldwater fish that brings a bold, elegant look to fancy goldfish tanks and ponds. Browse our full range of freshwater fish and supplies.
Care Guide
Black Moors are coldwater fish and do well at room temperature, so a heater is usually not needed. Give them a roomy tank with gentle filtration, since fancy goldfish are messy and produce a lot of waste. Their telescope eyes give them poor eyesight, so keep decor smooth and rounded with no sharp edges, and make sure they are not outcompeted at feeding time. Feed a sinking goldfish diet to support digestion and reduce the swim bladder issues that round-bodied goldfish are prone to. Weekly water changes keep them healthy and colorful.
Specifications
| Common Name | Black Moor Goldfish |
| Scientific Name | Carassius auratus |
| Care Level | Beginner |
| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Max Size | 6 to 8 inches |
| Minimum Tank | 20 gallons, plus 10 gallons per additional goldfish |
| Temperature | 65 to 72 F (coldwater) |
| pH | 6.5 to 7.5 |
| Diet | Omnivore, sinking goldfish food preferred |
| Origin | Aquarium-bred fancy goldfish |
Compatibility
Because of their slow swimming and poor eyesight, Black Moors do best with other slow-moving fancy goldfish that will not steal their food. Good tank mates include Oranda goldfish, Red Cap Orandas, other telescope-eye goldfish, and mixed fancy goldfish. Avoid fast single-tail goldfish such as comets and shubunkins, which will outcompete a Black Moor at feeding time, and avoid sharp decor that can injure their eyes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Black Moor need a heater?
No. They are coldwater fish and thrive at typical room temperature. They tolerate a range of about 65 to 72 F and do not need a heater in most homes.
Why are its eyes so big?
The telescope eyes are a selectively bred fancy goldfish trait. They look dramatic but give the fish poor vision, so keep decor smooth and make sure it can find its food.
How big does it get and what size tank does it need?
Adults reach about 6 to 8 inches. Start with at least 20 gallons for one and add roughly 10 gallons for each additional goldfish, with strong filtration to handle their waste.
What should I feed it?
A sinking goldfish food is best. Round-bodied fancy goldfish can develop swim bladder problems from gulping air, so sinking or pre-soaked food helps keep digestion smooth.
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Black Moor Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
