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FRESH WATER  - Vertebrate - Goldfish

Black Moor Carassius auratus

Black Moor (Carassius auratus)  
Black Moor Carassius auratus
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region of origin

  Family:  Cyprinidae
  Maximum Size:  9.8 inches
  Temperament:  Passive
  Stamina:  Hardy

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:   Entire Tank

  Captive Breeding:  Good
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

  Aquarium Compatibility
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   The Black Moor Goldfish is one of several varieties of Carassius auratus. They are suitable for cold water aquariums and garden ponds. When they spawn, as many as 1,000 eggs may hatch in about six days.   
overview
  
The Black Moor (Carassius auratus) belongs to the family named Cyprinidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 9.8 inches in length, the Black Moor is passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is good and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Carassius auratus should not be housed in a tank less than 30 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 6.5 - 7.4, temperature between 72 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include planted aquarium.

  
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