How long have you had your goldfish?

AdamC · 26-03-2015, 02:29 PM

Under normal circumstances, the goldfish that we keep rarely make it over 6 months. I'm curious to find out from fellow hobbyists how long have you had your goldfish and what kind? Pics would be great. Thanks.

botakme · 26-03-2015, 05:54 PM

they should live more than 6 months under normal circumstances easily provided the water is in good range and not less. Goldfish life span is few years not few months.

matashi · 26-03-2015, 07:54 PM

I had mine for 3 years. They are still alive and hungry 😂

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AdamC · 26-03-2015, 09:31 PM

If we do a poll, I'd think >50% won't make it over 6 months.
Most hobbyists are not familiar with good water management.
If all our goldfish can live over 3 years. All the LFS will go out of business.

harrysoo · 26-03-2015, 09:40 PM

Hmmm....

My gf was supposed to be feeder to my other fishes. Decided to keep it bcos of its unique all white colour. Now after 2 yrs at abt 5", happily living all by itself in a small 1 x 1 ft tank.

llewellyn · 26-03-2015, 11:17 PM

I have two pieces that's been with me for close to 2 years.
the rest (12) are less than a month.

AdamC · 26-03-2015, 11:48 PM

Perhaps I should also ask what kind of goldfish.
Some are hardier than others. For example, feeders...

biljas · 27-03-2015, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamC

Perhaps I should also ask what kind of goldfish.
Some are hardier than others. For example, feeders...

I keep ranchu & Wakin in my outdoor pond. Has been with me or more then 1 year....see my post on low maintenance outdoor goldfish pond in the same forum.

AdamC · 27-03-2015, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by biljas

I keep ranchu & Wakin in my outdoor pond. Has been with me or more then 1 year....see my post on low maintenance outdoor goldfish pond in the same forum.

I see. What are the sizes of your Ranchu after 1 year? It's hard to gauge from the pic.

dragonhart · 27-03-2015, 02:32 PM

ha ha...sth wrong with your keeping lor....visit here and learn from old birdies.....

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Originally Posted by AdamC

Under normal circumstances, the goldfish that we keep rarely make it over 6 months. I'm curious to find out from fellow hobbyists how long have you had your goldfish and what kind? Pics would be great. Thanks.

26-03-2015, 02:29 PM	#1
AdamC Arofanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 220	How long have you had your goldfish? Under normal circumstances, the goldfish that we keep rarely make it over 6 months. I'm curious to find out from fellow hobbyists how long have you had your goldfish and what kind? Pics would be great. Thanks.

26-03-2015, 05:54 PM	#2
botakme Arofanatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 267	they should live more than 6 months under normal circumstances easily provided the water is in good range and not less. Goldfish life span is few years not few months.

26-03-2015, 07:54 PM	#3
matashi New Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 10	I had mine for 3 years. They are still alive and hungry 😂 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

26-03-2015, 09:31 PM	#4
AdamC Arofanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 220	If we do a poll, I'd think >50% won't make it over 6 months. Most hobbyists are not familiar with good water management. If all our goldfish can live over 3 years. All the LFS will go out of business.

26-03-2015, 09:40 PM	#5
harrysoo Dragon Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 2,321	Hmmm.... My gf was supposed to be feeder to my other fishes. Decided to keep it bcos of its unique all white colour. Now after 2 yrs at abt 5", happily living all by itself in a small 1 x 1 ft tank.

26-03-2015, 11:17 PM	#6
llewellyn Dragon Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1,479	I have two pieces that's been with me for close to 2 years. the rest (12) are less than a month.

26-03-2015, 11:48 PM	#7
AdamC Arofanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 220	Perhaps I should also ask what kind of goldfish. Some are hardier than others. For example, feeders...

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