The Black Moor Goldfish is basically a black version of the Telescope Goldfish, though the eyes usually don't protrude as far as they do on the Telescope!
M U - 2008-12-13 We are currently on our 3rd black moor in about 5 months. There is only 1 other tankmate, a gold fish, that I guess would be a fan tail. She is doing (pardon the pun) swimmingly. The Moors seem to be great for the first few weeks, then all of a sudden seem to just be "off" and often die within the next day or two. I had fresh water to the tank every few days (by fresh, I mean water that has been brought to room temp, treated with the dechlorinator, and is just leftover from the "batch" of water the fish are currently swimming in). I do a big water change when the water seems to have colored. Today when the moor died, the water was crystal clear. I treat with ICK tablets post water change as the goldfish used to get all wonky afterwards, but since the ICK tablets, does fine. ANYWAY, I'm tired of the moors dying! My 4 year old still thinks this is the original one; we've managed to sneak "new" ones in.
Fantandoor - 2008-12-05 Hi, I have or OWN one Black Moor, Golden Fantail, and Red Cap Oranda. I got them on January 19,2007. I love touching fish [though I cant hold the B.M.]. My Black Moor is about 5in, the Oranda is 3in, and the Fantail is 4in. They're that big because of your guide thanks!
Iloveblackmoors - 2008-11-16 Hi, I have a Black Moor and its name is Black Jack. And I'm very young and would really like to know how to breed them. I plan to get more Black Moors and plan to breed them. Please help. By the way, awesome site!
leviathon713 - 2008-11-05 This site is great! I'm very pleased to learn what it takes to keep my Black Moor Fish happy and healthy. I will be checking back here anytime I have a "fishy" question.
Alii - 2008-10-31 Hi! I'm about to get a goldfish and I am VERY excited! I had a gold fish when I was about 5 and it lasted about two years. I have done A LOT of research and I know what I'm in for. Your website has helped me HEAPS and if I get my gold fish I will for sure be a regular visitor and comment poster. Now, I know that fish bowls aren't the ideal housing for a goldfish but I have an absolutely MASSIVE fish bowl which I just HAD to have. I have estimated that it takes over 21 liters probable about 30 liters. I have some really nice, natural gravel, and I will get some weed soon. Though I would like to know what sort of lighting goldfish like. I am hoping to keep it in my bedroom which is a softly lit room and doesn't get too bright. I am not exactly sure which type of goldfish I'll get but I am leaning towards a black moor. I have a bit of exprince from when I was 5 and lot from the classroom goldfish at school and I also have a goldfish enthusiast across the road from me who owns goldfish that are over 7 years old! If you have any answers to my questions or tips on which goldfish types are good or other advice please share. Thank you!
butterflymamma - 2008-10-22 Well this helped me so much being able to read thru these comments, I was starting to freak out because my Black moor was starting to turn orange on the lower half of his body. I didn't know if he was sick or if it was the new food we got. Now that I know that it is normal I'm excited to see what else happens. I was wondering if he will turn completley orange or other colors.
Lee Bills - 2008-10-14 I've had the worst luck with black moors and have no clue why. I've got a well established 55 gallon tank with 2 fantails, 1 ryukin, 1 shubunkin, and 1 bubbly eyed fish, and 1 black moor, all purchased from the same place. This is my third black moor, which doesn't look like he will make it through the night. Another black moor died four days ago. (just past the warranty). None of the fish look like they are picking on him, but he's always hiding or staying at the water's suface. I assumed they were just lazy fish. what's going on?
SHEENAPATTERSON - 2008-10-08 Yes this is a great way to learn about your moor goldfish. However if the lady at walmart knew, or anyone for that matter, that when I put my black moor in the tank with my goldfish, three to be exact, that I would wake up one less I would have seperated the fat fart. Even fatter now, he ate my biggest out of the three. However I have now seperated him and am very interested to see if he can entertain me and change colors. His name is RUDE DUDE and he has a huge appetite, besides fish. He eats several times a day. He is cute, but will have to live a lonely life...
Asian Fisherman5893 - 2008-09-23 Well awhile ago I put up on here I got a black moor, and his/she with its tanks mates is doing just fine. But one thing, it's turning a nice orangish/goldish color on the top spine area with black still, and on the fins and mid to bottom of its body its turning that color! Looks awesome!
The Black Moor Goldfish is basically a black version of the Telescope Goldfish, though the eyes usually don't protrude as far as they do on the Telescope!
We are currently on our 3rd black moor in about 5 months. There is only 1 other tankmate, a gold fish, that I guess would be a fan tail. She is doing (pardon the pun) swimmingly. The Moors seem to be great for the first few weeks, then all of a sudden seem to just be "off" and often die within the next day or two. I had fresh water to the tank every few days (by fresh, I mean water that has been brought to room temp, treated with the dechlorinator, and is just leftover from the "batch" of water the fish are currently swimming in). I do a big water change when the water seems to have colored. Today when the moor died, the water was crystal clear. I treat with ICK tablets post water change as the goldfish used to get all wonky afterwards, but since the ICK tablets, does fine.
ANYWAY, I'm tired of the moors dying! My 4 year old still thinks this is the original one; we've managed to sneak "new" ones in.
Hi, I have or OWN one Black Moor, Golden Fantail, and Red Cap Oranda. I got them on January 19,2007. I love touching fish [though I cant hold the B.M.]. My Black Moor is about 5in, the Oranda is 3in, and the Fantail is 4in. They're that big because of your guide thanks!
Hi, I have a Black Moor and its name is Black Jack. And I'm very young and would really like to know how to breed them. I plan to get more Black Moors and plan to breed them. Please help. By the way, awesome site!
Hi, I LOVE Black Moors! Awesome Site!
This site is great! I'm very pleased to learn what it takes to keep my Black Moor Fish happy and healthy. I will be checking back here anytime I have a "fishy" question.
Hi! I'm about to get a goldfish and I am VERY excited! I had a gold fish when I was about 5 and it lasted about two years. I have done A LOT of research and I know what I'm in for. Your website has helped me HEAPS and if I get my gold fish I will for sure be a regular visitor and comment poster.
Now, I know that fish bowls aren't the ideal housing for a goldfish but I have an absolutely MASSIVE fish bowl which I just HAD to have. I have estimated that it takes over 21 liters probable about 30 liters. I have some really nice, natural gravel, and I will get some weed soon. Though I would like to know what sort of lighting goldfish like. I am hoping to keep it in my bedroom which is a softly lit room and doesn't get too bright.
I am not exactly sure which type of goldfish I'll get but I am leaning towards a black moor. I have a bit of exprince from when I was 5 and lot from the classroom goldfish at school and I also have a goldfish enthusiast across the road from me who owns goldfish that are over 7 years old!
If you have any answers to my questions or tips on which goldfish types are good or other advice please share. Thank you!
Well this helped me so much being able to read thru these comments, I was starting to freak out because my Black moor was starting to turn orange on the lower half of his body. I didn't know if he was sick or if it was the new food we got. Now that I know that it is normal I'm excited to see what else happens. I was wondering if he will turn completley orange or other colors.
I've had the worst luck with black moors and have no clue why. I've got a well established 55 gallon tank with 2 fantails, 1 ryukin, 1 shubunkin, and 1 bubbly eyed fish, and 1 black moor, all purchased from the same place. This is my third black moor, which doesn't look like he will make it through the night. Another black moor died four days ago. (just past the warranty). None of the fish look like they are picking on him, but he's always hiding or staying at the water's suface. I assumed they were just lazy fish. what's going on?
Yes this is a great way to learn about your moor goldfish. However if the lady at walmart knew, or anyone for that matter, that when I put my black moor in the tank with my goldfish, three to be exact, that
I would wake up one less I would have seperated the fat fart. Even fatter now, he ate my biggest out of the three. However I have now seperated him and am very interested to see if he can entertain me and change colors. His name is RUDE DUDE
and he has a huge appetite, besides fish. He eats several times a day. He is cute, but will have to live a lonely life...
Well awhile ago I put up on here I got a black moor, and his/she with its tanks mates is doing just fine. But one thing, it's turning a nice orangish/goldish color on the top spine area with black still, and on the fins and mid to bottom of its body its turning that color! Looks awesome!