2006-09-24 07:10:56 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
She probably is.
"Fact: The oldest living Goldfish to date was a goldfish named Tish owned by Hilda and Gordon Hand of Thirsk, N. Yorkshire, England. Tish lived for 43 years after being won at a fairground in 1956.
Goldfish can have lifespans up to 20+ years if they are fed a varied diet and housed in exceptional water conditions. They need to be in tanks that are not overcrowded. They need sufficient swimming room and do best if they are kept with their own types."
Congratulations to your girlfriend, if she's telling the truth!!
2006-09-24 07:13:38 · answer #1 · answered by Sarah 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
It is possible i had a goldfish since i was 8yrs old an it only died this yr which made it 17yrs old! My friend has bought 3 goldfish in the past yr an all of them have died. So i now believe the goldfish that i had was a pond goldfish an thats y it managed 2 live that long even tho it was kept in a fish tank! Maybe thats what ur girlfriends fish is!
2006-09-24 07:17:11 · answer #2 · answered by 13Special 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To tell u the truth ur girlfriend is right because goldfish lives over 20 years
2006-09-24 08:29:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your girlfriend is right. Goldfish, when raised under good conditions can live past 10 years easily. Many koi, which are in the goldfish family can live 30 to 50 years with ease. As long as you keep water clean and feed them properly, they can live many years. Even 20.
2006-09-24 08:02:54 · answer #4 · answered by nessag 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish can live a long and healthy life if cared for properly. Feeder goldfish have been known to be purchased from pet stores to begin the bacteria process for a newly setup tank; however, they survive and grow to be nice looking fish. I have seen many feeders turn into some of the nicest, longest living goldfish yet.
Fact: The oldest living Goldfish to date was a goldfish named Tish owned by Hilda and Gordon Hand of Thirsk, N. Yorkshire, England. Tish lived for 43 years after being won at a fairground in 1956.
Goldfish can have lifespans up to 20+ years if they are fed a varied diet and housed in exceptional water conditions. They need to be in tanks that are not overcrowded. They need sufficient swimming room and do best if they are kept with their own types.
2006-09-24 07:15:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
under the right conditions the goldfish can live for a very long time, i've heard up to 30 years but it may be even longer. Certainly 20 wouldnt be an exaggeration
2006-09-24 07:19:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible, I once bought a feeder fish for 20 cents at walmart and after 10 years he is still alive but not a tiny little feeder fish, he is huge about 7 inches in length from his mouth to the tip of his tail.
2006-09-24 07:41:31 · answer #7 · answered by abc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Goldfish can have lifespans up to 20+ years if they are fed a varied diet and housed in exceptional water conditions. They need to be in tanks that are not overcrowded. They need sufficient swimming room and do best if they are kept with their own types.
2006-09-24 07:28:30 · answer #8 · answered by skunkmix10 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's quite possible. My goldfish is 15 years old.
2006-09-24 07:22:44 · answer #9 · answered by Siu02rk 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible. That means that you're girlfriend took excellent care of the fish! Wow 20!
2006-09-24 07:36:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋