Goldfish Life - More than 4 yrs??

Question

My goldfish, *Homer Jaelyn*, born June 28 2003, is almost 4 years old - and doing great!!

I'm really surprised that he lived this long considering he had a few near death experiences (sort of):
1. He survived a 5 day road trip in the hot car while we traveled across the country
2. He died and came back to life. (I forgot to add the solution to his water when I cleaned his tank... that caused him to float upside down for over 6 hrs... I spent the whole night flipping him over onto his stomach... a few hrs later, he was swimming again)
3. He survived 3 weeks without his tank being plugged in (we were w/o electricity do to the hurricane last year)

Besides all of that... I was just wondering, why has my fish lived this long - considering that he has been through a lot of tough things... Do most goldfish live to be 4+ yrs old? A lot of goldfish I've known were lucky to live past a few weeks... I'm really surprised he lived to be so old!! What is the oldest that a goldfish has ever lived??

WOW - ARE YOU GUYS SERIOUS??? NORMAL 29 CENT GOLDFISH CAN REALLY LIVE THAT LONG??? THAT'S GREAT!!! HOPEFULLY H.J. WILL LIVE FOR MANY MORE YEARS!!! I DON'T KNOW HOW I'LL BE ABLE TO GO THROUGH HIS DEATH - I WAS A WRECK THAT NIGHT HE SOMEWHAT DIED ON THANKSGIVING!!!

THANKS FOR YOUR HELP EVERYBODY!!! =D

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

The world record for a goldfish lived to be 47 years old. and is still living born in 1960. http://www.eclipse.co.uk/wradmore/bradninch/history/goldie/goldie.htm

They can expect to live anywhere between 20-45 years. Even the ones you win at the county fair.

(Most goldfish never see this size or age) Consider this however, goldfish (certain types) can reach the 24" (that is 2 feet) long. If the fish are in a large environment like an outside pond, they can max out at 2 feet. I have 3 which are at the 14+ mark right now. (I bought them as feeders for my eel!) I liked their coloring and tossed them in the pond outside. However they can weigh in around the 10 pound mark!

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Answer 3

Goldfish can live many years. Our goldfish George, has been through tough times and he's about six years old. He's been in a ten gallon tank for four years and he's 7inches long. I recently got a 55 gallon tank and am cycling it so he can have a new home. So take care of him and he will be a great companion for many years.

Answer 4

I throw a handful of goldfish babies in my catfishpond 10-12 years ago. Still kicking. Some big as 4 pounds already. Trying to get them out because they eating up my catfish food. I bet they can live 20-30 years.

Answer 5

i bought my goldfish as 2 inch feeder fish for my pond. now 1 is 3 1/2 years old, pan sized LOL (7 inches long) the other 3 are a year younger and about 4-5 inches long. longest on record is 18 inches, but age? dont know

Answer 6

I have seen goldfish in small ponds to get up over a foot long, when they get that big they are called *Carp*.

Yes, goldfish can live longer than 4 years. I think they can live a long long time as long as they have good water, good food, and good love. You obviously love this sweet little fish. Good luck on keeping him for another 4 years, hun! :-)

Answer 7

a pair of ailments will reason a fish to act like this. the first is poisonous water. you want to attempt for ammonia and nitrites with a drop kit asap. Do water differences to rectify this problem and double dose Seachem's best to detoxify the water for the fish at the same time as water differences proceed to de done to fix the problem. confirm your tank is of sufficient length. inadequate tanks sizes and overstocking reason water high quality themes. you do not aspect out what length tank you've yet 10 gallons with a 20 gallon filter out often is the bare bones minimum for a toddler. For a 4 year previous goldie i'd say 20+ gallons of water for one. he's not that previous, they stay 20+ years. in the different case in case your water is ideal it will be swimbladder disease. there's no particular medical look after swimbladder regardless of the indisputable fact that, you may try isolating the fish to a quarantine tank in which the water is shallow (this substances relief for the fish). upload one tablespoon of salt in protecting with 5 gallons of water. carry off on ingredients for 2-3 days and then feed thawed out frozen skinned peas or sparkling leaf spinach. After a million-2 weeks a go back to the numerous tank with deeper water will be tried. to circumvent this lower back preserve suitable water circumstances, feed your fish a nicely balanced foodstuff routine, and probable try feeding sinking ingredients truly than floating varieties. they received't inhale a lot air this manner. The pellets if soaked in water previously feeding will improve previously the fish eats them. solid success : )

Answer 8

Goldfish 4 life homes!!!! LOL

Answer 9

They are suppose to live for about 20 years.