I remember one of these threads years back. Who has the oldest fish? My aimara is only 4 years old. I had a rhom for 17 years that passed 4 years ago. I also remember the one member who is no longer active, had a rhom for 36 years.
Curious, who has the oldest fish?
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I've been back in the hobby for about 6 years. I've still got the vast majority of stock I bought 6 years ago so I guess i've got a load of 6 year old fish. Mine are certainly nowhere near the oldest fish you'll hear about from other members, but i'm chuffed with mine because it shows i'm doing something right that they're still alive. Many of mine are long lived fish so the challenge is keeping them alive for a lot longer yet. Lol.
About three years ago, I went a totally new direction with my fish choices, so my oldest is about 3 years old, I switch it up every three- four years tho, so that’s usually how old my oldest are.
Great philosophy. Keep fish that don't have a very long lifespan and then when they pass from old age, which is relatively quickly compared to the long lived species, you still have plenty of time in the hobby to try new fish to extend your knowledge and experience. You end up with a fast turnover of loads of different fantastic species.
That is a good philosophy but not what I do lol. I usually just sell them. But what I’m keeping now still has my interest peaked after 3 years. So maybe I found my love.Great philosophy. Keep fish that don't have a very long lifespan and then when they pass from old age, which is relatively quickly compared to the long lived species, you still have plenty of time in the hobby to try new fish to extend your knowledge and experience. You end up with a fast turnover of loads of different fantastic species.
My six Clown Loaches are 27 years of age, but I came here to hear about others not talk about myself. I know Australian Lungfish are very very long-lived, potentially and Koi Carp also.
There was one of these a few years back. I forget who had the oldest, but for some reason I remember a 47 year old catfish.
I think this thread comes up a few times a year.
But, my redspot should turn 20 years old in the next few months.
But, my redspot should turn 20 years old in the next few months.
This topic comes up every few years.
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