Tank setup
Size the aquarium to Black Moor Goldfish's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
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Common
Carassius auratus
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The Black Moor is a popular fancy goldfish with a velvety black color and large, protruding telescopic eyes. Their poor eyesight and slower swimming speed mean they should be kept with other slow-moving fancy goldfish. Care must be taken to ensure the tank has no sharp decor that could injure their delicate eyes.
Key traits
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Everything you need to keep Black Moor Goldfish healthy in a South African setup.
Size the aquarium to Black Moor Goldfish's adult size and activity level. Match décor to natural behaviour — plants, rockwork, or open swimming room as needed.
Keep pH 6.5–8 and 18–23°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers — acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Black Moor Goldfish is an omnivore. Feed a varied diet appropriate for freshwater fish — quality flakes, pellets, or frozen foods sized to the mouth.
Black Moor Goldfish is generally peaceful. Observe during feeding and at lights-out for true temperament.
Pair with similarly sized peaceful tankmates in freshwater fish. Avoid fin-nippers or species that outgrow this fish.
Breeding notes for Black Moor Goldfish vary by line and water chemistry — ask your local shop about proven pairs in SA.
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Species that typically work alongside Black Moor Goldfish in a similar setup.
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