How long can a fish live??

[Dullamite]

I went into a lfs and I saw a giant Jag, so I asked the owner of the store about him. He claims the fish is 20 years old, and the first fish he ever had on display in the store. Is this possible for a Jaguar cichid to live 20+ years?

 

[yorkshirefish987654321]

i think some fish can live up to 50 years old!

sea turtles can live over a 100!!

 

[Chrisplosion]

I remember reading about an old asian couple that had a breeding pair of 20 year old oscars.

 

[Oddball]

Grandad, an AUL at the Shedd Aquarium, is 80+ years old.

 

[tdwright1971]

It is possible for fish to live very long under proper care, depending on the fish, there are claims that some koi's are 200 years old.

 

[Gruff Master]

It all depends on the species. I thought that Jags didn't live longer than 12-15years. I'm not sure. My Mother-in-law has had the same Pacu for nearly twenty years!!

 

[kdrun76]

Grandad, an AUL at the Shedd Aquarium, is 80+ years old.

Man that is cool.

Yes fish live that long. Lots and lots of stories to prove it over and over. I am not sure about how many 80 year old fish are out there. I know I am impressed.

 

[Oddball]

One famous scarlet koi, named "Hanako" (c. 1751 – July 7, 1977) was owned by several individuals, the last of whom was Dr. Komei Koshihara. Hanako was reportedly 226 years old upon her death. Her age was determined by removing one of her scales and examining it extensively in 1966. She is (to date) the longest-lived vertebrate ever recorded.

 

[Dullamite]

That is crazy, I never thought a cichlid would live so long!

 

[cc247]

very possible.. like others have said some can live for 20, 30 and even longer if cared for right