Keeping up with an aqua-genarian: How old is the oldest fish that you have kept?
Some fish complete a full life span in a few months and other fish can live over a hundred years. Typically, a fish that lives for 15-20 years in an aquarium has lived a very full, long life such as the 20-year-old clownfish in the accompanying picture that belongs to an R2R member, Andre Takahashi. Of course, the species of fish matters significantly to their life span as well as the care and companions. Many times, we may not know the exact age of the fish in our care because we didn’t receive them when they were young, but we may be able to estimate or at least in many cases know how long we have cared for the fish. How old is the oldest fish that you have kept? Do you have any tips to share that may be helpful for extending the life of a fish such as the food, water temperature, or some other factor? If so, let us know in the related discussion!
Photo by @Andre_Takahashi; Reef of the Month January 2024
This QOTD is sponsored by: www.tidalgardens.com
“The goal of Tidal Gardens is to offer the highest quality corals to those seeking a piece of that world without destroying it. We hope to instill a deep appreciation for the natural reefs and help develop a self-sustaining hobby that no longer requires the collection of fish and corals.”
Some fish complete a full life span in a few months and other fish can live over a hundred years. Typically, a fish that lives for 15-20 years in an aquarium has lived a very full, long life such as the 20-year-old clownfish in the accompanying picture that belongs to an R2R member, Andre Takahashi. Of course, the species of fish matters significantly to their life span as well as the care and companions. Many times, we may not know the exact age of the fish in our care because we didn’t receive them when they were young, but we may be able to estimate or at least in many cases know how long we have cared for the fish. How old is the oldest fish that you have kept? Do you have any tips to share that may be helpful for extending the life of a fish such as the food, water temperature, or some other factor? If so, let us know in the related discussion!
Photo by @Andre_Takahashi; Reef of the Month January 2024
This QOTD is sponsored by: www.tidalgardens.com
“The goal of Tidal Gardens is to offer the highest quality corals to those seeking a piece of that world without destroying it. We hope to instill a deep appreciation for the natural reefs and help develop a self-sustaining hobby that no longer requires the collection of fish and corals.”