life span

[dalmationmolly2]

How long do Calico Goldfish usually live?

How long do Black Moores usually live?

thanks

:HP

[Quiet Tempest]

"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.

-- http://www.goldfishinfo.com/goldlife.htm

[dalmationmolly2]

WOW! 43 years!!!!! And being won at the fair!!! What a story. A Fair Prize ends up living for 43 years, truly remarkable.

Anyways thanks for the info and story.
:)

-dalmationmolly-