Bichir Lifespan

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I've had this Bichir for over eleven years. I'm wondering just how long they can live. I've read somewhere that they can live longer than humans, but I don't think that's been proven. Any ideas?

 

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• Mar 5, 2008

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I'm pretty sure many keep Bichirs but you may be better asking in a different forum..
don't believe they are Cichlids.

 

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The average is about 15-20 years in captivity. I heard of some living over 30 years, but not too many.

 

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See above-Anne

 

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Bichir

If mine can live up to 30 years, then he will outlive me. I'm 43 now, and he's eleven, so he can live another nineteen years or more. Thanks

 

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• Mar 6, 2008

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The lifespan really depends on the conditions you give your fish. LOL..It's funny how I think sometimes some of my fish may eventually outlive me.

 

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Great thread thanks for asking. I cant wait to see how long mine live.