{"product_id":"black-moor-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater","title":"Black Moor Goldfish (Carassius auratus)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background: #E3F2FD; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding: 10px 14px; margin: 0 0 14px; font-size: 0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Your order is reserved, we hold off on bagging until you arrive so it stays healthy in its display tank.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Moor Goldfish (\u003cem\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater fish and supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: .4em 0 1em; font-size: .95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px; background: #E3F2FD; width: 38%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003eBlack Moor Goldfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px; background: #E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCarassius auratus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px; background: #E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px; background: #E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px; background: #E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e6 to 8 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px; background: #E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e20 gallons, plus 10 gallons per additional goldfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px; background: #E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e65 to 72 F (coldwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px; background: #E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003e6.5 to 7.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px; background: #E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003eOmnivore, sinking goldfish food preferred\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px; background: #E3F2FD;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #BBDEFB; padding: 8px 10px;\"\u003eAquarium-bred fancy goldfish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mixed-oranda-goldfish-carassius-auratus-fancy-goldfish\"\u003eOranda goldfish\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/red-cap-oranda-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater\"\u003eRed Cap Orandas\u003c\/a\u003e, other telescope-eye goldfish, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/mixed-fancy-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater\"\u003emixed fancy goldfish\u003c\/a\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eRecommended Foods \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/seachem-nutridiet-goldfish-flakes-probiotic\"\u003eSeachem NutriDiet Goldfish Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e for a probiotic-boosted staple diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food and nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShop everything for your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater aquarium\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 14px 0 4px; font-size: 1.05em; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.25; border-left: 4px solid #1E88E5; padding-left: 8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes a Black Moor need a heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are its eyes so big?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow big does it get and what size tank does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdults 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I feed it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541131374811,"sku":"8486817","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/6a302e17b9a086cc0e25487b_58845e82-f96f-4e97-8661-1b1c047eef02_0_hq_ZBR2z.png?v=1781542682","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/black-moor-goldfish-carassius-auratus-freshwater","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}