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Blackmoor Goldfish 3-4cm
SKU VC55
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Blackmoor Goldfish 3-4cm
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Black Moor Goldfish (Carassius auratus)
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Overview: The Black Moor is one of the most distinctive and striking of all fancy goldfish. It is easily recognized by its deep, velvety charcoal-black coloration and its prominent, protruding telescope eyes that jut out from the sides of its head. They possess a round, egg-shaped body and a beautiful, flowing double caudal (tail) fin. As juveniles, they may look a bit bronze or grey, but as they mature, they develop that signature rich, matte-black texture.
Origins: Like all goldfish, the Black Moor's ancestry traces back to wild carp domesticated in ancient China. However, the specific "Telescope eye" trait was further refined and perfected by breeders in Japan in the late 1700s, where they are known as Kuro Demekin.
Personality: Black Moors are gentle, slow-moving, and incredibly peaceful. Because their large, protruding eyes limit their peripheral vision and their round bodies restrict their swimming speed, they navigate the tank with a charmingly clumsy, wobbling motion. They are highly social, full of personality, and will quickly learn to recognize you as the food provider, eagerly "dancing" at the glass when you approach.
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Care Level: Easy to Intermediate (Due to vision limitations and heavy waste output)
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Temperament: Peaceful and highly social
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Diet: Omnivore (Must be fed high-quality sinking pellets formulated for fancy goldfish, and blanched greens like peas with the skins removed. Avoid floating flakes, as gulping air from the surface frequently causes swim-bladder issues).
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Max Size: 15 â 20 cm
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Family: Cyprinidae
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Tank Size: 75 â 115 Litres for the first fish, plus an additional 40 Litres for each additional goldfish. They require heavy-duty filtration.
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Temperature: 18°C â 23°C (They are temperate, cool-water fish, not tropical fish)
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pH: 7.0 â 8.0
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Should be kept in groups? Yes. They thrive in the company of their own kind. However, you should only house them with other slow-moving, visually impaired fancy goldfish (like other Telescope eyes, Celestial eyes, or Lionheads). Never keep them with fast, streamlined single-tail goldfish (like Comets), as those faster fish will eat all the food before the clumsy Moor even spots it.
Crucial Tank Safety Note: Because the Black Moorâs eyes protrude so far out, they are highly vulnerable to injury and infections. You must avoid any sharp plastic plants, jagged rock formations, or narrow caves in their aquarium. Stick to smooth driftwood, rounded river stones, and live or silk plants to keep their delicate eyes safe.
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