About Black Moor Goldfish

The black moor fish, which is also known as the black moor goldfish, is a striking, darkly colored fish that is a popular aquarium species. They may also be called dragon eye goldfish or black peony goldfish. Learning more about the black moor fish can help you decide if it would be a good addition to your tank.

  1. Features

    • The black moor fish can range in color from light gray to a dark, velvety black. It has large, protruding eyes, which results in some vision impairment. A healthy black moor fish can grow up to 10 inches long and live for up to 25 years.

    Considerations

    • Because of their vision impairment and peaceful nature, black moor fish should be kept in tanks with their own species or with fish with similar vision problems. Because of their sight problems, it can take longer for them to locate their food, and they can have difficulties in tanks with swifter fish.

    Tank Environment

    • The black moor fish does well in tanks that are mostly free of obstructions. Because they cannot see very well, they can injure their eyes on tanks that have a lot of obstacles or hiding places in them. These fish are diggers and will uproot living plants. They do best in tanks with a pH of 7 and a temperature that is between 65 to 72 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Feeding

    • Black moor fish are simple to feed. They subsist entirely off a diet of fish flakes and fish pellets intended for goldfish, but they will also enjoy very small amounts of vegetables. The black moor can also be treated to bloodworms and brine shrimp.

    Social Behavior

    • Black moor goldfish are social fish and they will naturally school together. They can be housed with bubble eye goldfish, celestial goldfish and telescope goldfish, as all of these species have the same vision issues and docile temperament.