Some of these diseases can also lead to secondary bacterial and fungal infections in the fish. Like other types of goldfish, black moors are also prone to infections caused by parasites and worms. Sludge worms, bloodworms, daphnia, and brine shrimp can also be fed to these goldfish. You can also introduce the fish to tiny pieces of oranges, cucumbers, zucchini, blanched lettuce and spinach, peeled grapes and shelled peas. ★ Pet stores stock the usual goldfish diet, so you can buy it to feed the black moors as well. Vary the diet now and then, your fish would be happy to munch on a variety of foods! ★ They are voracious eaters, so be extra careful not to overfeed them, and do not feed foods that are too acidic or high in protein and sugar content too often because they are not tolerated well. Floating food pellets should be avoided, as the fish find it difficult to hunt for food if it is floating around in the tank, because of poor eyesight.

★ Feed your pets with sinking food pellets. The water must be cleaned and filtered regularly to maintain the water quality and keep infections at bay. With a penchant for digging, they can also disturb the gravel lining at the bottom of the tank, and stir up any settled debris. ★ These goldfish are also quite messy and will dirty the tank often.

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