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How much does black Moor eat?
The general rule of thumb would be once to twice daily in the amount of what they will eat in three minutes. A day of fasting can also be included to prevent constipation and to digest previous meals. Remember Black Moors are greedy and will eat and eat so are incredibly easy to overfeed.
How long can black Moors go without food?
After two weeks, they’ll be malnourished, not to mention extremely hungry. Generally, we’d suggest that it’s okay to leave your goldfish without food for three or four days, but if you’ll be away longer than this, it’s up to you to make some alternative arrangements.
How do you feed a black moor goldfish?
Since they are omnivorous, the Black Moor Goldfish will generally eat all kinds of fresh, frozen, and flake foods. To keep a good balance, give them a high quality flake food every day. Feed brine shrimp (either live or frozen), blood worms, Daphnia, or tubifex worms as a treat.
How much do goldfish eat a day?
How Often Should You Feed Your Goldfish? The general rule to follow is that you should feed your goldfish 2 or 3 times per day.
How do I know if my goldfish is hungry?
How To Tell If Your Fish Is Hungry
- Your fish is digging around the substrate (searching for food).
- Waiting and the top of the aquarium (for feeding time).
- Behavior changes (aggression).
- Noticeable weight/size changes.
- Slow or sluggish behavior.
Are Black Moor goldfish easy to care for?
We are what we eat – and the Black Moor goldfish is no exception. A varied diet makes for easy feeding, and the result is excellent health. Add to that the basics of a suitably sized tank, good amounts of oxygen and a clean home, these fish will reward you with companionship and pleasure for many years to come.
What do Blackmoor goldfish eat?
A healthy diet doesn’t have to be boring! The BlackMoor will enjoy a variety of foods in addition to their main diet, which should be pre-soaked pellets, or sinking pellets, suitable for goldfish.
What fish can I keep with black Moors?
This is mainly due to competing for food, so it’s advised that you keep your Black Moors with fish from the same ‘family group’, because those types will have the same challenges with eyesight. Fish such as the Telescope Goldfish, Panda Moor, and Bubble Eye Goldfish are all suitable tank mates.
What is the lifespan of a Black Moor fish?
They are close cousins to the carp fish and carp also live long lives of 10+ years. Fact of the matter is that the Black moor is a slow swimming fish. If you house faster swimming fish with slower swimming fish, there is going to be a food consumption difference.