How long can a fish live??

[Dullamite]

Thanks for all the Info.

 

[Jason_S]

I would think 15-20 years for about any cichlid so long as it is of good stock and well taken care of.

 

[Kalen]

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.

That is mind blowing

 

[Planetnicolas]

http://www.flickr.com/photos/balcer17/2255019328/


ahh I se someone beat me two it but heres a link to te story of hanako. I think that it is possible for a koi to live that long. with clean water and food no parasites or anything what will stop them from living?

 

[Mel O]

I currently have a very old male Urophthalmus he is at least 15 years old and quite possibly 20.

 

[Aquamojo]

Jumbo...Managuense lived 13 years. Rocky...Citrinellum lived 18 years. Brutus my Pacu...19 years and was told they can live thirty years. I've had catfish for over fifteen years.

 

[Oddball]

I had an ornate poly for over 17 years. He probably would have gone far longer had an airline baggage tractor not run his shipping box over when I relocated.

 

[Jason_S]

I had an ornate poly for over 17 years. He probably would have gone far longer had an airline baggage tractor not run his shipping box over when I relocated.

OMG that's horrible so sorry to hear that

 

[Dullamite]

That sucks!