Life Expectancy

[Sandra Heitchue]

I know it all depends on genes and lots of other factors but what is the life expectancy of a healthy flowerhorn? What's the oldest any of you have had one live for? Just curious ! Thank youuuu !

 

[Dainbramage]

I've had many nice FH ! Take good care of them, clean water, good food. . . . . Unfortunately I only get three years out of them. Enjoy them while I have them tho!

 

[SBM]

I've had many nice FH ! Take good care of them, clean water, good food. . . . . Unfortunately I only get three years out of them. Enjoy them while I have them tho!

What food do you feed them ? And what's the temp ? What is the adult's tank size ?

 

[calichai]

Mine lasted 8 years. Mostly fed hilarity, and worms. 100gal, @80 degrees.

 

[Deadliestviper7]

They have unfortunately been so inbred with so few new genes that most only live about three years,most produced now only grow to a small size unlike the earlier generations which often reached 12 to 14 inches (again likely a result of poor breeding practices)

 

[RD.]

Like most designer fish, they are bred strictly for their looks, and not for longevity. Average lifespan in todays FH is probably 4-5 yrs.

 

[Dainbramage]

Yup! Thanks for back up guys! Tell it like it is

 

[flowerhornfishman]

Flowerhorns are hybrids and they dont last too long. They will look like 80yrs old in just 3-4 years.

 

[Deadliestviper7]

Flowerhorns are hybrids and they dont last too long. They will look like 80yrs old in just 3-4 years.

Hybrids don't necessarily live shorter lives and some can outlive parent species.

 

[TwoHedWlf]

Mine lasted 8 years. Mostly fed hilarity, and worms.

Fish cannot live on jokes alone.