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Butterfly moor's are omnivorous. Feed them sinking and floating goldfish pellets flake and broken-up algae wafer. Will also happily eat bloodworm, brine shrimp and other meaty fresh food (frozen is fine).

Red moor's make peaceful additions to community freshwater tanks with other goldfish or low-temperature tolerant tropical fish of a similar size. They are relatively easy to keep healthy if the tank is clean, well filtered, and they are fed a good diet. This makes them suitable for beginners.

A fully grown moor goldfish usually reaches 15-20cm, around 6-8" inches in length. Care must be taken not to house with smaller fish that can fit in its mouth, when it reaches adult size - black moor goldfish will happily swallow small tetra or similar tankmates. 

Panda moor goldfish have distinctive black and white colouring, like a panda, and are one of the rare varieties of the species. This colouration is simply a lack of black pigmentation on a black moor goldfish, and can sometimes display flecks of traditional goldfish orange.

Tropical fish are captivating companions that add a touch of serenity and color to any space. Check out this video to find out why they make the perfect pet!

Do you have tropical fish already, or are you considering getting some? Browse our range of aquarium and fish tank supplies via the category links above!

In this regular blog we ask an AI image creator to produce images or videos of the 'fantasy fish' we would like to keep if we could find or create them. This time around we asked AI to "show me Koi fish swimming towards the dragons gate anime style" and this is what we got.

When placed in the aquarium, the holiday block gradually dissolves, releasing food particles (typically small pellets) into the water over a set period, typically ranging from a few days to a couple of weeks. If you're planning to use a holiday block or an automated feeder it's a good idea to test it in advance to ensure it suits your aquarium's needs.

These goldfish are hardy and peaceful, making them a great choice for aquariums. However, due to their delicate scales and unique shape, they require specific care. They prefer a well-maintained tank with stable water conditions and a balanced diet of high-quality fish food, including pellets and occasional treats like vegetables or live food.

A fibreglass pond will save you many hours over installing a pond using a pond liner. A fribreglass pond also comes with a lifetime guarantee, so (unlike pond liner) you are completely covered in the unlikely event of a leak. Here are some important things to consider when ordering a fibreglass pond.

Here at Real Aquatics we sell thousands of fibreglass ponds every year. As a new pond season dawns, many of you are wondering, how exactly do we get a fibreglass pond delivered to our home?