J&K Aquatics
Black Moor Telescope 4-5cm
SKU CF061
RRP £0.00
Excellent quality- Beautiful colours
- Easy to keep
Excellent quality Black Moor's have long been a very popular fancy Goldfish. As well as having long flowing fins, these fish have an egg-shaped, velvety, jet-black body and 'telescope' eyes protruding from the head. Their body size can grow to around 15 to 18cm (excluding the tails) in length although this does depend on aquarium size, feeding and general husbandry.
Consumer guidance:
Make sure you give these plenty of space in the aquarium. Being a coldwater fish, they require more oxygen so do not over stock these species. For guidance, it is advisable not stock more than 1cm of fish (excluding tail) per 60cm² water surface area of the aquarium. For example a 60 x 30cm aquarium (1800cm²) should not contain any more than 30cm of Goldfish. Using this method will enhance the well being of the fish and make the whole fish keeping experience easier and more enjoyable.
It is best to feed Black Moors and other fancy Goldfish varieties either floating or slow sinking pellets/sticks as their staple diet. Flake should ideally be avoided (except for the smallest fish) as they can draw in too much air during feeding which can lead to swimbladder issues.
Common name(s): Black Moor
Scientific name: Carassius auratus auratus
Other names: none
Native habitat: captive bred hybrid dating back to the 1500s AD, not found in the wild.
Potential lifespan: 10-20 years
Maximum size (approx.): 15 to 18cm (excluding the tails)
Degree of difficulty to keep: Easy, perfect for beginners.
Swimming level: all areas.
Breeding: Egg scatterer.
Sex:
• Adult females are fuller bodied.
• Adult males exhibit breeding nodules on pectoral fins & gill plates.
Temperature:
• Will do best at 18-21°c.
• Can tolerate temperatures from 10 to 28°c.
Water parameters:
• pH from 6 to 8,
• hardness 5 to 20°dGH
Feeding:
• floating or slow sinking pellets/sticks as their staple diet,
• frozen bloodworms and daphnia are excellent for a treat.
Minimum recommend aquarium size:
• 60cm long, 54 litres for small fish.
• 100cm/200L for larger specimens.
Cohabitation:
• Suitable to keep with other fancy Goldfish varieties, Minnows and coldwater algae eaters.
• Avoid keeping with common Goldfish or Shubunkins as they are likely to be outcompeted for food. They may also get ‘harassed’ from time to time (thinking its breeding season, but not bullying).
Other tips and information:
• Decorate the aquarium with fine gravel or sand.
• Use only round edged rocks, stones, and other décor to prevent accidental damage to the fish.
• Plastic, silk, or other artificial plants look great in these aquariums.
• Live plants can used but they are prone to getting eaten. Java Fern is worth a try though, it is supposedly distasteful to fish and does tolerate cooler water too.
• Provide good filtration and oxygenation.
• Regular water changes are essential.
Make sure you give these plenty of space in the aquarium. Being a coldwater fish, they require more oxygen so do not over stock these species. For guidance, it is advisable not stock more than 1cm of fish (excluding tail) per 60cm² water surface area of the aquarium. For example a 60 x 30cm aquarium (1800cm²) should not contain any more than 30cm of Goldfish. Using this method will enhance the well being of the fish and make the whole fish keeping experience easier and more enjoyable.
It is best to feed Black Moors and other fancy Goldfish varieties either floating or slow sinking pellets/sticks as their staple diet. Flake should ideally be avoided (except for the smallest fish) as they can draw in too much air during feeding which can lead to swimbladder issues.
Common name(s): Black Moor
Scientific name: Carassius auratus auratus
Other names: none
Native habitat: captive bred hybrid dating back to the 1500s AD, not found in the wild.
Potential lifespan: 10-20 years
Maximum size (approx.): 15 to 18cm (excluding the tails)
Degree of difficulty to keep: Easy, perfect for beginners.
Swimming level: all areas.
Breeding: Egg scatterer.
Sex:
• Adult females are fuller bodied.
• Adult males exhibit breeding nodules on pectoral fins & gill plates.
Temperature:
• Will do best at 18-21°c.
• Can tolerate temperatures from 10 to 28°c.
Water parameters:
• pH from 6 to 8,
• hardness 5 to 20°dGH
Feeding:
• floating or slow sinking pellets/sticks as their staple diet,
• frozen bloodworms and daphnia are excellent for a treat.
Minimum recommend aquarium size:
• 60cm long, 54 litres for small fish.
• 100cm/200L for larger specimens.
Cohabitation:
• Suitable to keep with other fancy Goldfish varieties, Minnows and coldwater algae eaters.
• Avoid keeping with common Goldfish or Shubunkins as they are likely to be outcompeted for food. They may also get ‘harassed’ from time to time (thinking its breeding season, but not bullying).
Other tips and information:
• Decorate the aquarium with fine gravel or sand.
• Use only round edged rocks, stones, and other décor to prevent accidental damage to the fish.
• Plastic, silk, or other artificial plants look great in these aquariums.
• Live plants can used but they are prone to getting eaten. Java Fern is worth a try though, it is supposedly distasteful to fish and does tolerate cooler water too.
• Provide good filtration and oxygenation.
• Regular water changes are essential.
