Black Moor Goldfish

Aggressiveness

In general, Black Moor goldfish are not considered to be aggressive. They are easily able to get along with most other types of fish, though are prone to being bullied or injured from particularly aggressive fish.

Hardiness

Black Moor goldfish are generally considered to be a hardy type of fish. They can adapt to small changes in their living situation, and are not as delicate as some other breeds of fish. However, a Black Moor goldfish does not like to be kept in cold water. Aside from being uncomfortable for the fish, it may also contribute to health problems. Conversely, if the water in a tank is too warm, a Black Moor goldfish may begin to lose some of its darker colorations, replacing them instead with a lighter brown or bronze color.

Decorations

When decorating your aquarium, try to avoid any plastic plants, objects or other decorations that have sharp edges. Remember, the Black Moor goldfish’s protruding eyes are easily injured, and can be scratched by excessive decorations.

Diet

Black Moor goldfish can eat commercial formulas, though do best on a fish flake or pellet-based food. You can also put live plants in the tank in order to provide an additional food source. If you wish to supplement your Black Moor goldfish’s diet with fresh ingredients, you can also add:

• Oranges
• Brine Shrimp
• Peas
• Cucumber
• Blood Worms
• Zucchini
• Grapes (peeled)
• Glass Worms
• Lettuce
• Spinach

When feeding your Black Moor goldfish any type of fruit, use small portions, and only feed fruits about once per week. This is because fruits contain high amounts of sugar and acids, which can cause problems when fed in large quantities.

Eyesight

The Black Moor goldfish has notoriously poor eyesight. While this does not have extremely negative effects on the fish’s well-being, it can make choosing tank-mates slightly difficult. This is because a Black Moor goldfish will nearly always lose a competition for food with other fish that have higher-quality eyesight. It’s best to only house a Black Moor goldfish with other fish that also have limited eyesight. Good breeds to choose for tank-mates include Bubble Eye Goldfish, Celestial Goldfish and Telescope Goldfish.

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