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Natalie Ultimate Fish Guru Apolay Wayyioy Posts: 4499 Kudos: 3730 Votes: 348 Registered: 01-Feb-2003	My 10 gallon has had fish in it for 12 years... Not the same fish, but fish nonetheless. I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	My current oldest fish is a 13 year-old ornate bichir, my current oldest tank is one that has been kept running for 29 years now.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Cory_Di Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 7953 Kudos: 2917 Votes: 25 Registered: 19-Dec-2002	Aww Sandy, so sorry you lost him, but congrats on such a long-lived betta. I love hearing about bettas who live 5+ years. Great job!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Sandy02 Enthusiast Posts: 174 Kudos: 123 Votes: 34 Registered: 11-Jan-2004	I had a 5 year old Betta that died two weeks ago
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	My 55 gallon was empty after being set up for 5 years for around 3-4 years, and it has been set up for 15 years here now, and the seals are fine - although they look a little worn down. I edited all of the stats, so they should be all included.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	The oldest fish I have now is a betta that is over 3. Got him right after we moved back from overseas. The oldest fish we've had was an angelfish that was 7 when it died (as far as I can remember). We've had a 20 gallon tank that has been almost constantly set up (though emptied several times to move) for about 16 years. I'm only 19 myself so that is saying a lot. The oldest tank I have been in charge of is 10 years old, but has gone up and down like the 20. ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	I have a tank that's been around and in and out of service for 28 years. The longest set up that i have running is about 6-7 years.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
Cory_Di Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 7953 Kudos: 2917 Votes: 25 Registered: 19-Dec-2002	Good idea, Vic. I'm wondering about tank seals. Has anyone had to repair/replace them in these long running tanks?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:56
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	If moving doesn't count a tank out (ie, being breifly taken down, driven or flown somewhere, and then set up again with the same equipment and inhabitants) then Tank: 20+ years. And to answer Cory without clogging the thread: this one's acrylic, so no resealing required. Last edited by LittleMousling at 23-Jan-2005 14:07 -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
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