Black Moor Care Guide
Carassius auratus
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Bioload Score
9000
PeacefulModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 15.0 cm / 6.0"
- Temperature
- 18–24°C (65–75°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 60L (16 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Omnivorous. They have a preference for vegetable-based foods but also eat high-quality flakes, pellets, and occasional live or frozen foods like brine shrimp and bloodworms.
Community Compatibility
Black Moors can be kept with other slow-swimming goldfish varieties. Avoid pairing them with fast-moving or fin-nipping fish. Compatible tank mates include other fancy goldfish like Ryukins, Fantails, and Orandas.
Good to Know
Black Moors have poor vision due to their protruding eyes, so provide them with a well-decorated tank to prevent injuries.
Gender Differences
Males may have small breeding tubercles (white spots) on their gill covers and pectoral fins during breeding season.
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