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Up to 15 years for a fancy, and an average of 25 years for a common, but for them to reach those ages, you need serious filtration of DOUBLE the tank capacity. Commons need a tank of at least 55 gallons per fish (or a pond). Fancies need at least 30 gallons for 2 fish.
Oh - and a varied diet of tubiflex worms, daphnia, peas, lettice, flakes/pellets (soak flakes first so that they sink) bloodworm, etc.
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I think the average life span of a goldfish is 8-10 yrs, depending on how well you take care of them. The longest living goldfish lived a happy life of 41 years though, so I supose it's possible.
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Oh - and a varied diet of tubiflex worms, daphnia, peas, lettice, flakes/pellets (soak flakes first so that they sink) bloodworm, etc.
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The common aquarium goldfish can live 30 years or more under ideal conditions. An aquarium limits their size, but a pond lets them achieve their maximum growth. Some reach up to two feet in length.
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April 26, 2009 06:21 PM
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Mine definitely didn't live up to 20 years! Probably around 5.
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Hi, *icanttypeyourname*, I think the average life span of a goldfish is 8-10 yrs, depending on how well you take care of them. The longest living goldfish lived a happy life of 41 years though, so I supose it's possible.
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Keep your water pristine, and your fish will live a long, long time. Goldies are dirty and require frequent large water changes. People usually overfeed these guys, and overstock to a fault. Regular maintenance as well as twice annual pest elimination will keep your pets healthy and long-lived.
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