Black Moor Goldfish
The Black Moor goldfish is a unique type of goldfish that can trace its country of origin back to early China and Japan. Black Moor goldfish have beautiful color vibrancy, which usually ranges from a metallic gold to a deep, velvet black. The color of a Black Moor goldfish can change over time, depending on the fish’s environment, water temperature and stress level. The tail of a Black Moor goldfish is of the “veiltail” classification, since it resembles a veil both in texture and in opacity.
A fact that many people aren’t aware of is that the Black Moor goldfish may live from 6 to 25 years! This is, of course, dependent on many factors (such as water clarity, diet quality and stress level). When an adult, a Black Moor goldfish may eventually reach a length of up to 10 inches. Black Moor goldfish, like many other fish breeds, do have a tendency to overeat. As a general rule, it’s best not to over feed a Black Moor goldfish, since they may eat themselves to the point of death.
Black Moor goldfish are fairly good with other fish, and do not usually tend towards aggressive behavior. However, due to their docile temperament, they may be bullied by aggressive fish breeds. If kept in a tank with other goldfish, the Black Moor goldfish will swim in a school with the other fish. Since some Black Moor goldfish like to dig, this can lead to the uprooting of any plants that are anchored to the bottom of the tank.