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03-25-2010, 02:28 AM
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life span of fish
What is the life span of various speicies of fish? Noboby talks about this topic. Shouldn't this be a common question when you are looking to buy a certain fish to see if you get the most for the buck.
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03-25-2010, 02:31 AM
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I have had my pair of clowns and Hi-finned red banded goby for 3 years now.
I have heard that clowns can live 20 years.
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03-25-2010, 02:32 AM
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One of my tank breed clowns i've had for nearly 8 years.
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03-25-2010, 02:35 AM
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Depends on the fish.. some have long lifespans, other not so.
Canreef has a fish lifespan poll forum you can check for some more info.. http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=92
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03-25-2010, 03:52 AM
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The hobby is too young and scientists are too under funded so there isnt a lot of information out there yet. According to James Fatherree author of Giant Clams in the Sea and the Aquarium scientists dont even know the lifespan of any of the giant clams... in my opinion way too much money is spent on space exploration and not nearly enough on the ocean.
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03-25-2010, 05:22 AM
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03-25-2010, 06:19 AM
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I know Paul at Paul's aquatics in Surrey has had tomato clowns in his display for over 13 years 1 died last fall but the other one is fine. He never did find the remains. neon Gobi's only live about 2 years pink dotty backs live a short life I read on on site I'll have to try and find it again as it does give expected lifespan for some fish.
Bill
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03-25-2010, 06:51 PM
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I know at least a couple of old time reefers who have yellow tangs that are 15 years plus old.
One source states that Vlamingi tangs can live 45 years!!! Don't know how accurate that is. If you're wondering, most of the oldest sw fish in captivity would probably be in public aquariums. There are records of some sw creatures living well into their 20s, 30s & 40s in public aquariums. Seahorses typically live 2 years or so. My last one passed away after 2.5 years and it was probably at least 6-8 months old when I bought him. One of the last wild caught seahorses available. Now with the CITES restrictions, all must be captive raised. On the other hand, I've had Amano shrimp (fw) that were at least over 10 years old and still going strong. Captive bred in Vancouver.
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03-26-2010, 05:29 AM
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My best so far was the first fish I ever purchased. A yellow tail damsel that died just before I got the big tank started. He was 13.
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