Spotted Moor Care Guide
Carassius auratus
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Bioload Score
12000
PeacefulModerate
- Max Size
- 20 cm / 7.9"
- Temperature
- 18–24°C (64–75°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 8
- Min Tank Size
- 120L (32 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Mid-Top
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
An omnivore that eats quality pellets alongside vegetables, aquatic invertebrates and other meaty foods.
Community Compatibility
Suitable tankmates include other peaceful fancy goldfish of similar swimming ability, such as Fantails, Orandas and Ryukins.
Good to Know
The Spotted Moor is a calico telescope-eyed variety of Carassius auratus, prized for the striking contrast between its mottled colours and protruding eyes.
Gender Differences
Males may develop white breeding tubercles on the gill covers and pectoral fins, while females are often rounder-bodied when carrying eggs.
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