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	do fish die of old age??
fan fan Hobbyist Posts: 127 Kudos: 77 Votes: 13 Registered: 24-Mar-2004	i recently had a pristella tatra die on me and couldnt seem to find out why. all the other fish are fine but the thing is that it was my oldest fish. he was probably about 4 years old. and he was like the biggest one in the tank at my lfs wen i got him. how long shud they live?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
Toirtis Mega Fish Posts: 1260 Kudos: 529 Votes: 6 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	4 Years is likely good for a pristella. Fish do indeed die of old age, but longevity can vary immensely depending on the species of fish, with some killies barely exceeding a year, and some cats living well over 5 decades.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	fan fan In the wild it could be different as they age the more aggressive fish would see dinner please. Where as in a protected enviornment certainly. Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
victimizati0n Banned Posts: 1217 Kudos: 1105 Votes: 31 Registered: 29-Apr-2004	Yes, fish can die of old age. If they couldnt, we would probably still have those wierd fossle fish swimmin around
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	We do, if you count the coelacanth. Fish die of old age, as do all living things. Chances are that your fish lived a longer life than it would have in the wild, what with the dangers of being eaten and the need to find food every day. Don't worry, it happens to everything. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:51


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