I know there have been stories of goldfish living for 10-20 years but what is the average maximum age a goldfish can live for. It is just that I have two goldfish which I have had for about 6 years now, and it looks like there is no sign of them dying yet.
2007-03-21 04:08:34 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
if kept healthy and in a spacious environment (NOT A BOWL!), 20-30 years
the oldest on record was 43 years.
yours is still a baby!
goldfish need large spacious filtered oxygenated tanks, or commons (long-bodied) need filtered oxygenated ponds. 20 gallons minimum for one goldfish.
the bowls should be banned.
2007-03-21 04:13:41 · answer #1 · answered by catx 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In optimal conditions, goldfish may live more than 20 years (the world record is 49 years), but most household goldfish generally live only six to eight years, due to their often being kept in bowls.
My parents in law are still taking care of their daughters goldfish that she won at a fair 15 years ago!
2007-03-21 04:12:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
most people think that goldfish only live until 4 but thats if you take care of them poorly
Each goldfish needs 10 gallons, which seems like a lot but goldfish are solitary beings. If you put proper food in and clean about once every other week your goldfish will live a very long time. Mine all lived more than 10 years. Also check for ick everyday
2007-03-21 04:11:57 · answer #3 · answered by hanntastic 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Congratulations! This means you take good care of them. Goldfish are hardy, but many have bad luck with them, cos they poop alot and that adds to the ammonia in the water which is bad for fish. But regular water changes, appropriate feeding can lead to a longer life for a goldfish, or any fish for that matter. I have heard of a goldfish living for 15yrs. You may just never know. Your fish are doing really well so be proud.
2007-03-21 05:28:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One goldfish demands a minimum 20 gallon tankwith heavy filtration. Their existence span if correct cared for is 20 years or greater. an hassle-free goldfish (the 12 cent style) will upward thrust as much as twelve" long. they many times in basic terms stay a week because of the fact people save them in tiny bowls with undesirable water. **
2016-10-01 06:42:58 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had one named Spot that lived for 9 years and two more, named Fido and Rover, that lived 'till they were 11 years old--all in a goldfish bowl on the end of my kitchen countertop.
2007-03-21 04:16:09 · answer #6 · answered by HoneyBunny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the record is 36 years but usualy its 15-20
2007-03-22 05:21:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not quite sure. I've had gold fish that lasted for a few days, weeks, months and i even had 2 fish that lasted 3-4 years. It all depends on where you get them.
2007-03-21 04:14:16 · answer #8 · answered by Foxy 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as you keep them healthy and happy and make sure they have plenty of space to swim theres no reason why they cant live for ten or more years
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2007-03-22 00:46:54 · answer #9 · answered by pink_princess_zj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can live max of 49 years ,but if u take care properly.
tell me which kind of tank u have
and length and bredth of ur tank.
2007-03-21 05:01:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋