Bichir Lifespan

[Jin_Uzuki]

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?

 

[Star_Rider]

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

 

[KenyanSandBoa]

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

 

[beblondie]

See above-Anne

 

[Jin_Uzuki]

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

 

[Lupin]

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.

 

[FtwayneFish]

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