Life Expectancy Of A `talking Catfish`?

[Steve69]

Hiya, just wondering how long theses little fellas live. I had mine when I bought the tank........14 or 15 years ago It was about 2 years old at the time btw.

 

[mixmaster jay]

i think normally around 10 years lol so you must of picked a good one lol

 

[Steve69]

i think normally around 10 years lol so you must of picked a good one lol

Really?? Blimey...mind you it has an easy life. The only time I see it is when it`s temporarily gets `evicted` during a water change lol!

 

[mixmaster jay]

lol i had a yoyo loach that got upto 7" and lived for 16 years lol they are only meant to live for 4/5 apparently

 

[indigoj]

I think about 20 years - a lot of fish live a surprisingly long time especially if well cared for. Expected life span often quoted is an 'average aquarium lifespan' which tends to be much shorter than in nature (sadly).

 

[cheesy feet]

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=185948
I've heard up to 30
My oldest is 7 years