cichlid life span

[fishkeeper25]

ok well i just wanted to hear some of mfks oldest cichilids. post a pic and age. and if anyone knows the average life span for a red devil that would help me lol mines curently around 5 years old how much longer do you think i have with her?

 

[fishfarm]

Large fish can easily live 10-15 years if taken well cared of. I had a frontosa live 18 and still bred at 16. Ken

 

[hairdog]

really depends (genetics, disease, etc...) Could live to be over ten though.

 

[Ramcharger]

this guy was around 13 when he died

 

[Itsadeepbluesea]

I don't have a picture, but my oscar that just died was about 10 maybe a little older

 

[fishkeeper25]

this guy was around 13 when he died

wow gorgeous really a beauty. nobody else here has a pic of there oldest cichlid?

 

[devder1]

I don't have a picture, but my oscar that just died was about 10 maybe a little older

my condolences it must be terrible to lose a fish you have had for so long