What fish can live with Black Moor Goldfish?

Black Moor Goldfish pairs well with Zebra Danio, Gold Barb, Pearl Danio, Hillstream Loach, Peppered Corydoras, Weather Loach. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Black Moor Goldfish

Carassius auratus var. moor

GoldfishpeacefulLong-finned

Adult size

8″

Minimum tank

30 gal

Temperature

65–75°F

6.5–8

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

mid

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~1.5″ and reaches 8″ over ~2 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Sinking pellets, blanched veggies, frozen

Notes

Velvety black fancy with bulging telescope eyes. Poor eyesight makes feeding competition unfair; pair only with similarly slow fancies. Often loses black color and turns orange or bronze as the fish ages, which is normal.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Black Moor Goldfish

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Black Moor Goldfishin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.