I have 2 gold fish, that life in a reasonably small tank wih out any electronic devices i.e: water filters etc.
they have now lived for 2 years
how long are they meant to live?
2007-04-20 06:42:30 · 12 answers · asked by the_m1stry_man 1 in Pets ➔ Fish
If you give them room to grow they can live ten years or more, depending on the type. If you keep them in that small tank, and without a filter, they may not live much longer. For two regular goldfish, I would get at least a 40 gallon -- but depending on what you have, any upgrade could keep them from misery. Good luck!
2007-04-20 18:00:47 · answer #1 · answered by boncarles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a tank goldfish generally have a lifespan of 2-7 years, but in a pond they can live up to 30 years.
2007-04-20 08:42:26 · answer #2 · answered by Baby G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
life expectancy gold fish
2016-05-19 22:17:06 · answer #3 · answered by nydia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Koi's live the longest in the goldfish family. Most fancy goldfish will live from 5 to 10 years old in a tank. Carpe Diem!
2007-04-20 06:50:46 · answer #4 · answered by carpediem4485 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had a gold fish that lived 10 years that I won at a fair... but I had a tank with a filter and everything so it really depends on how well you care for the fish and there tank... Hope they live long and bring you much joy....
2007-04-20 06:48:41 · answer #5 · answered by evepineda02 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
goldfish can live for up to about 40-45 years depending on the conditions (longest lived was 43)...
most in captivity live to about 10-12 years, and some only 2-4 (kids...dear dear me!)
however..kois can live to well over 100 years, the oldest being about 250 (I think!)...so yes...longer lived than your average dog!
Leonie and Merlin (the Betta)
2007-04-20 06:49:16 · answer #6 · answered by evil_loony_leo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gold fish live for about 3-5 years in the tank you have longer if kept clean without disturbing fish to much.
2007-04-20 06:55:22 · answer #7 · answered by anthony r 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Well cared for easily 40 years or more. In the case of a small unfiltered tank 2-3 years is often about it, a few years more maybe if you keep it clean.
MM
2007-04-20 06:46:12 · answer #8 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
some can live in excess of 15 years but i'd have to say on average it is between 5-10 years.
2007-04-20 06:47:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 25 years. If properly cared for.
2007-04-20 07:12:47 · answer #10 · answered by PeeTee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋