I've had an MIA loaches reappear, but this takes the cake

[Danny-O]

A 15-inch-long sole has been discovered in an aquarium after remaining undetected for 15 years.

http://uniquedaily.com/2011/12/flatfish-found-in-aquarium/

Word is it was a stowaway when the aquarium was set up.


(My loach record is almost a year. I though he had died and his remains been "disposed of" by his tankmates overnight, but suddenly there he was.)

 

[greech]

That is a very long time to go unnoticed. There are large predatory flat worms that pop up in hobbiets' tanks after years as well. A testament to natural comouflage! Thanks for sharing.

 

[The Zigman]

who knows what else may be lurking in that 10,000 gal tank...

 

[Slappy*McFish]

I have a strawberry crab that I occasionally see 3-4 times a year, but nothing like this.

 

[Fishfriend1]

wow... I've lost fish before, and some of them I didn't find until I Upgraded my tanks, but man... 15 years. But it is a big tank. Cool.

 

[jpappy789]

I found an oto after 2-3 years...but 15!?