Flowerhorn and Ageing

[CichlidL]

Hello
I am curious about the average life expectancy of Flowerhorn fish , since I too own one. I know it depends on various factors in terms of care and food , but if anyone in general could help me out on this I would be grateful. Thanks in advance

 

[CichlidL]

Anyone please ?

 

[Fishenthusiast]

I believe it's in the area of 10-15 years.. But I'm not 100% sure


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[bhfautsch]

I asked the same question on this forum once and got several responses. Most agreed 3-5 years on average because of genetic reasons though some can live up to 10 years on occasion.

 

[Fishenthusiast]

Learn something new everyday lol


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[Fish_Man_Dan]

I have a feeling 3-5 years is because of the diet and how fat most are kept, not as much genetics...

I'm sure if flowerhorns were kept at a trim weight and not over fed, they'd live much longer than 3-5 years!


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[JayC74]

Mine have grown so much in the year and a half I've had them, I can't imagine the monstrosity they will be if they live 10plus years at this rate. That's why i'm guessing mine will just go the 3 to 6years that many people say. Lots of trial n error right now with me in my rookie fh days. Time will tell

 

[Aquatic Aggression]

Healthier strains should achieve 8-10 years max. The more sensitive strains nowhere near that long. My thai silk lived only about 3 years.

 

[calichai]

Healthier strains should achieve 8-10 years max. The more sensitive strains nowhere near that long. My thai silk lived only about 3 years.

Healthier strains? What type?




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[DIRTY REDD]

I have to figure the better they are taken care of, the longer they live...