life expectancy

[JD]

what the life expectancy of the average fish kept in a tank?

if the tank is properly looked after

[MikeS]

Depends on the fish...I've had several fish (yellow tang, true percula ect.) make it over the 10 year mark...

Mike

[SaltyDawg]

Have to agree with Mike, my wifes store just got a grey angel in that was kept for 12 years and it was a beautiful fish. A lot would depend on how well you maintain your water conditions.
Wayne

[sweetmisery]

WOW! thats long... as long as you can keep a dog! I hope when I start such, it can last as long...

[JD]

wow thats quite a long time, i wonder what there life expectancy would be in there normal habitat

[cich1]

i have an Oranda (fantail goldfish) that seven years old

[Condiman]

I have some Neon Tetras that I have had since I was 8 years old and I am 24 now. You do the math.

[Zack]

I have a purple tang that is now 6 years old and still very healthy

[MikeS]

some fish can be quite long lived in aquariums...an LFS in Colorado has a tomato clown that I know is at tleast 15 years old, and the LFS here in my home town has a red bellied pirhana that is 18 years old...

Mike

[jdallred]

Mike, where in Wyoming do you live. I am down in Northern Denver (Thornton). Do you ever go to the club meetings in the Ft Collins area?

[MikeS]

Casper...I'd have a hard time scheduling to be able to get to most of the meetings (are you referring to RMRC?)...but I'd love to...

Mike

[jdallred]

The northern part of RMRC has branched off and created an additional club for everyone that feels Denver is too far for club meetings. They were going strong but have kind of tapered off here lately. I'll let you know if they plan on having any meetings in the near future and when they will be.

I will say that the RMRC is a great club and our members are not only very knowledgeable but also very friendly, always willing to give a helping hand.

[FishinInTheDark]

Joe,

I would be interested in attending. Please let me know, if you can.

Thanks!

Conni

[MikeS]

Conni....here's the RMRC homepage....

http://www.rockymountainreefclub.com/

I joined a while back....but being almost 300 miles from Denver, I have yet to make it to a meeting.

Joe....does the northern chapter have a webpage?

Mike