Apistogramma Lifespan

[joloco]

can anyone tell me what the lifespan of apistogramma trifasciata should be and settle a 'discussion' i'm havinf with a friend

or does anyone know how long apistogrammas in general live?

 

[-=Joel=-]

2 - 3 years seems to be a good average.

Joel

 

[Griz]

Yes, 2-3 years is the average from what I have read. I had a trio of A. cacauoides which lived to be between 2 1/2 and 3 years. All appeared to die of old age/natural causes. There are likely exceptions (perfect conditions + good genes) that might make it a bit longer.

 

[-=Joel=-]

Same happened to my trio and I thought it was strange, then after talking to other people it seemed normal.