cichlid life span???

[mj20061983]

i have 100 gal african cichlid tank ive had a few of my fish for about 6 years(since i startedw/29gal tank) and i was wondering if any one knew the average life span of a cichlid
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[Cory Lover]

Hello,

For example, some South American Dwarfs only live two years and Firemouths can live up to twenty! The average life span is from six-10 years, if your tank is happy and healthy. But if your lucky, you will get them to 15 and over.

Cory Lover

[liv2padl]

depends on the species of cichlid you're talking about.