2006-07-23 11:27:08 · 17 answers · asked by Kristen M 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
Beilive it or not, goldfish can live 40 - 50 years. The tank must be in pristine condition 24/7 though, and usually they survive longer on there own with little or no other fish in the tank. The Bigger the tank the better. A healthy and happy average-sized adult goldfish requires at least 10 US gallons (38 L) of water and above in order to live even a small life. If you wanted your goldfish to live a a long long long life, you should buy him a big tank.
2006-07-23 11:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the average goldfish in the US lives for 3 years but some have lived for a hundred years
2006-07-23 12:41:33 · answer #2 · answered by ChelZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The longest I have had a goldfish was 9 years. We have one now that is going on 4, we got it from a carnival too.
2006-07-23 11:31:59 · answer #3 · answered by Justin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a very large goldfish going on 7 years now, I won him at a fair playing that ball toss game.
2006-07-23 11:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by Ashie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the type and tank.
i have a 10,000+ gallon pond with 6 koi, these fishes are over 14 years and 21 inches long.
i do have some 9 inch fan tails in a 90 gallon for 5 years.
2006-07-23 15:48:36 · answer #5 · answered by ballerina_kim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have heard of goldfish living for over twenty years.my aunt had one that her and her hubby got when they were first married. 25 years later, they still had that crazy goldfish.it really depends on how well they are taken care of.
2006-07-26 20:02:51 · answer #6 · answered by retrac_enyaw03 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your lucky a week. I have never had good luck with gold fish. If you are looking for a fish that will live for a while, I would pick another kind. Oscars live for a while.
2006-07-23 11:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u take care of them they can live up from 30 to 50 years
2006-07-24 09:44:21 · answer #8 · answered by celloplayer4eva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how you care for it. Change the water and don't feed it too much and it can live for a long time.
2006-07-23 11:30:27 · answer #9 · answered by Bebe1016 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you all are not right a gold fish can live as loinga 75 to 100 years old
2006-07-23 17:57:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋