Black Moor

The black moor is a telescope-eye fancy goldfish, a domestic form of Carassius auratus with a rounded body, paired caudal fin, and protruding eyes. Its signature color is a soft, velvety black that may read blue-black, charcoal, or chocolate in different lighting. Young fish can start bronze or change color as they mature, and some adults develop orange or pale patches. The variety traces back to East Asian telescope goldfish and is seen more often in aquariums than in fast-moving pond communities.

Because black moors see poorly and swim more slowly than single-tailed goldfish, they fit better with other gentle fancy varieties and open, snag-free decor. A spacious filtered aquarium, stable cool-to-temperate water, and a diet that reaches them before quicker tankmates help prevent stress and thinness. Sharp ornaments and rough nets are a risk to the eyes. Breeders select for even eye development, balanced double tails, good body depth, and durable black color, while buyers should expect some color change rather than assuming every young fish will stay jet black.

Colors: Black, Black and Orange, Black and White, Black & Orange, Blue-Black, Blue-Gray, Brown, Calico, Chocolate, Gold, Lavender, Matte, Metallic, Nacreous, Orange, Panda, Red, Red and White, White, Yellow