Black Moor goldfish are easy to identify, being coal-black with protruding eyes and attractive, floating finnage. This goldfish variety can live in a large tank or garden pond, and they will even naturally spawn if you provide them with a high-quality diet and the correct conditions.

The telescope eyes also appeared, leading to names such as Dragon Fish and Dragon Eyes. Legend states that these fish were isolated in their own ponds as interesting oddities. What this did was start to lock in the color patterns as the fish interbed.

Eventually the fish caught the attention of Chinese fish breeders. Historical writings and art suggests the Chinese began selective breeding of goldfish before 1000 AD! Early forms of goldfish were introduced to Japan in the 1500s. Once in Japan, fish breeders further developed the long tail fins and bright color patterns.

size (2.5″-3″)