how long do they live and how old would you say a 6 incher might be.lfs hase 8 or so for 25 bucks each.
sevs
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i agree with mystix212. a 6incher might be 8 months if it were cared for well in a large tank, but most likley 1-2 years as the prev owners probelt returned them as they were too big for there own tank are they returns or from a supplier? mine were around an inch at purchase and 2 months later they are now 3-3 1/2 inches and i paid $17 each. $25 for a six incher is a great price IMO...around here that size is around $40-50.
I say a 6 inch sev is about 1 and half years maybe a little more. They aren't the fastest growers so... but sevs live a LONG time. Max life span would be about 16 years but more commonly 12 years. $25 is extremely cheap. A sev that size would cost around $40. They have a Gold Severum at a LFS selling for $85 fully grown around 9-10". It is BEAUTIFUL but I can't house it right now otherwise I would of bought it a long time ago. I have a Sev tank right now and all are about 4 years old and 8-10" long. I bought them when they were little fry and took about 2 year before they reached 7-8 inches. Man I LOVE sevs! they have to be one of the greatest fish ever to come in the hobby. BUY IT!
as you know the tanks not set up yet,i wish i could but then again i would like to do sevs with firemouths and those are always small in the shops,how many sevs in a 125?if they still have them and i change my mind that will be cool yoo.
I AGREE WITH THE 1YR - 1.5 YRS. I HAVE 2 GOLD SEVERUMSTHAT I BOUGHT @LFS LAST OCTOBER @ 1.5" THEY ARE NOW ABOUT 7-8" AND PLUMP 
NICE EASY GOING FISH THAT ARE JUST BEAUTIFUL TO RAISE AND WATCH.