The black moor goldfish is one of the most intriguing species on the planet. When we think of the colors associated with the typical goldfish, we generally think gold, white or a combination of the two. But not with the black moor goldfish, which is always straight black in color.

There are some relatives to the black moor goldfish are similar in shape but have different colors such as the Panda Moor, which like it’s name has panda like coloring. The shape of the black moor is similar to that of the fantail with an almost exact match in terms of the tail, however the black moor’s head is far different, containing huge eyes, offset from the skull. The general shape of the black moor goldfish tends to aim down from the tail to the head in a streamline form that also makes it a lot faster than the fantail as well.

A Beginner’s Goldfish

If you’re not content to own a standard comet as your first fish and you’d like to have something fancier, then the black moor is a great beginner’s goldfish. They look great and tend to live a lot longer and are prone to less diseases than most of the other extravagant breeds.

Feeding

The black moor should be fed once a day like the majority of goldfish and try to stick with pellet food as their bodies tend to shape downward and they sometimes find it difficult to consume surface food. Also like most breeds they will eat everything they can get their gills around so make sure you don’t overfeed them as that could result in them contracting a series of deadly diseases.

Cleaning

When it comes to cleanliness, the black moor goldfish is one of the cleanest. They tend not to contract too many fungal infections because of this reason. Make sure however, that you stick to a week by week cleaning schedule and don’t miss any!

In the end black moors can add a different look and feel to your tank or aquarium. Instead of just having plain old fantails or comets, the black moor is a good choice for any beginner to the world of goldfish.

Dane

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What are aquarium chillers and how can they improve the quality of the water in your tank? Aquarium chillers are often used to reduce the ambient temperature of the water in an aquarium or tank, which is sometimes necessary during the hotter times of the year. They should only be used for ‘cold’ fish, mainly those apart from most tropical breeds.

There are two types of chillers, the first being the drop-in variety and the second in-line chillers. They will both be discussed in this article.

Drop-In Chillers

Drop-in aquarium chillers are used mainly for small aquariums when it becomes necessary to reduce the water temperature quickly. They are very easy to use and they work by using coils that you place into the sump, intern acting to reduce the overall water temperature.

In-Line Aquarium Chillers

In-line chillers are a little different because they have internal coils that work in the way of drawing in the surrounding water, cooling it and then pumping it back out into the tank. Most people, who own larger aquariums, require a fair few of these particular chillers to keep the temperature of the water to a sustainable level.

Keeping an Eye on the Temperature

Before you even think about using an aquarium chiller you first have to get yourself a temperature controller. This device is able to read the temperature of the tank so you can keep an eye on it and make sure it never gets too high or too low. Most temperature controller’s these days also a lot you to set a preset temperature which will signal an alarm when the temperature changes significantly. These of course are much more expensive and if you have a smaller aquarium you can just go with the cheaper version.

Connecting the Two

If you a really keen on making sure your tank is at its optimal level, there are temperature controllers that come with aquarium chillers which are connected to the unit. This allows you to set a certain temperature of which the controller will direct.

When the temperature drops to a bad level, it turns on the heater and immediately warms the water up. When it gets too high, it turns on the aquarium chillers intern reducing the temperature of the tank. If you have a couple of grand spare, then this is the best option, but if not there are far cheaper versions you can pick up at any aquarium store.

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There is no such thing as a pregnant goldfish. Female goldfish lay eggs and the males fertilize them. So if you think you have a pregnant goldfish, think again. Females may be eggbound but there is no such thing as a pregnant goldfish

What Sex Are Your Goldfish?

Firstly before we do anything, find out what sex your goldfish are. This is a surefire way to rule out whether your fish have the capacity to spawn young or not. So firstly here’s how you determine the difference between males and females –

Determining A Male Goldfish

The only way to determine a female, is to first determine a male. The only possible way to determine a male goldfish is if he has reached maturity and a breeding condition. Once they have reached maturity they develop ‘breeding tubercles’ located on both the leading ray of the pectoral fin and the gill opercula(this is large scale which covers the gill).

The male tubercles can be quite hard to spot, especially if the male is less than 6 months of age. They look like small grains of white sand and in order to view the tubercles, you’re going to have to physically remove your fish from the tank and turn them upside down.

When removing your fish from the tank, make sure you take the necessary safety precautions, including properly sanitizing your hands before placing them into the tank. Goldfish were never designed to be touched by human hands and can develop nasty diseases such as ick and fin rot if they come into contact with malicious bacteria.

So If There Is No Such Thing As A Pregnant Goldfish, Then How Do They Breed?

Pregnant goldfish are just a myth. The female lay eggs during their gestation period and the males fertilizes them using their breeding tubercles. The majority of eggs that are laid in your tank will either be eaten by competing males or succumb to fungus.

If you plan on breeding goldfish, then the best thing to do is to only make sure you have one male goldfish in your tank at one time. Males consistently fertilize eggs but also tend to eat the fertilized eggs of other males.

The best thing to do if you are serious about breeding goldfish is to remove the eggs and place them into a separate breeding tank, while you wait for them to spawn. They should then be kept separate from any other fish for up to 3 months before they can be re-introduced into the community tank.

So I hope that rules out whether or not you think you have a pregnant goldfish on your hands. If your fish seems abnormally bloated, it may have either a swimbladder disorder, constipation or dropsy and you should treat it appropriately.

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