Butterfly Moor Fancy Goldfish 6-8cm Assorted colours (BF5B)

Butterfly Moor 6-8cm.
Please get in touch for availability of colours Red, Red/White, Red/Black, Calico.
The photos shown are taken from our actual stock available.

A Butterfly Moor goldfish is a fancy variety of Telescope goldfish, distinguished by its short body, large protruding eyes (like a Telescope) and exceptionally long, flowing, butterfly-wing-like fins, often appearing in colors like black, calico, red, or white, requiring a species-only tank due to being slow, peaceful, and prone to being out-competed by faster fish. They are omnivores needing a high-fiber diet (like blanched peas) to prevent constipation

• Eyes: Large, telescopic, bulging eyes.
• Body: Short and stout.
• Fins: Very long, elegant, flowing fins that resemble butterfly wings; often the longest of all goldfish varieties.
• Color: Common colors include deep black (Black Moor), red/orange, white, and mottled calico patterns (like Panda Moors). 

• Temperament: Peaceful and docile.
• Swimming: Slow and clumsy due to their ornate fins, making them poor competitors for food.
• Tank Mates: Best kept with other fancy goldfish (like Orandas, Ryukins) in a species-only tank to avoid fin nipping and food competition.
• Diet: Omnivorous, needing a varied diet of high-quality pellets/flakes supplemented with blanched vegetables (like peas) for fiber.
  
  

• Digestive Issues: Prone to constipation, requiring fiber.
• Water Quality: Need excellent filtration and regular water changes.
• Origin: Descended from Asian goldfish breeding