whats the average life span of a tetra?

i love planted tanks · 06-29-2008, 12:48 AM

what is the average life span and/or oldest of our favorite fish like neon tetras and danios,otos etc

DaveS · 06-29-2008, 12:54 AM

There are so many tetra and danio species I think that question is almost impossible to answer. As far as otos go, that would be about a day in my tanks.

Dave

**mizu-chan** · 06-29-2008, 01:28 AM

My danios have been good for about a year. Still seem really healthy too.

seAdams · 06-29-2008, 01:30 AM

I"ve had neon tetras live for over 5 years, and a couple of cherry barbs for nearly 7.

I"d say 5 years for danios too.

**@marko@** · 06-29-2008, 02:35 AM

really long. fish live remarkably long for the speed of their developement to adulthood. i believe its due to the slow metabolism they have, like with reptiles, as a result of being exo-thermic.

**fishsandwitch** · 06-29-2008, 02:37 AM

my oldest tetra is six

**lauraleellbp** · 06-29-2008, 04:22 AM

I've had a few Cardinal tetras and some Tiger Barbs live past 8 years.

frogmanjared · 06-29-2008, 07:11 AM

Good replies so far... also in general, the larger the fish, the longer the lifespan (in closely related species) keep in mind this is a general statement!

adamprice271 · 06-29-2008, 07:31 AM

I had 3 white skirt tetras that were dyed pink/blue that my mom bought.... anyways, they lasted me 4 years and change.

Adam

dlawlor · 06-29-2008, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adamprice271

I had 3 white skirt tetras that were dyed pink/blue that my mom bought.... anyways, they lasted me 4 years and change.

Wow did they stay dyed the whole time?

TLH · 06-29-2008, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frogmanjared

Good replies so far... also in general, the larger the fish, the longer the lifespan (in closely related species) keep in mind this is a general statement!

Yep, not always true but generally a good guide. Take some coryadoras species which can generally live for 15 years or so yet only get to 1.5 inches.

frogmanjared · 06-29-2008, 02:56 PM

Most fish these days aren't "dyed" they come from genetically engineered embryos with jellyfish genes to get those awesome neon colors.

seAdams · 06-29-2008, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frogmanjared

Most fish these days aren't "dyed" they come from genetically engineered embryos with jellyfish genes to get those awesome neon colors.

You're referring to Glofish danios. The others are dyed.

ETA: Just found this chart re: Lifespans

http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/be...a/lifespan.htm

i love planted tanks · 06-30-2008, 04:30 AM

ok good comments guys and good link seadams

adamprice271 · 07-02-2008, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dlawlor

Wow did they stay dyed the whole time?

Actually, almost. After about 2 yrs or so, they started to fade a little bit, but even when they finally passed on, you could see the tint of blue or pink still in them. I know their DNA wasn't altered, but it wasn't dyed like glassfish. I think it is one that takes off their slimecoat, then the skin is dyed, and they get their slimecoat back after the process(whenever it grows back I guess). They were some of the healtiest fish I've had. Survived 2 bad bouts of ich and everything.

Adam

06-29-2008, 12:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
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mizu-chan Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 755	My danios have been good for about a year. Still seem really healthy too. __________________ 魚は好きです。 20L journal (:

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fishsandwitch Shrimper wannabe guru! (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: United States Posts: 1,361	my oldest tetra is six __________________ shrimp chimp 20 gallon red cherry shrimp breeding tank 20 gallon long snowball shrimp breeding tank 20 gallon long tiger breeding tank

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lauraleellbp Fresh Fish Freak (View User Tanks) PTrader: (37) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 8,798	I've had a few Cardinal tetras and some Tiger Barbs live past 8 years. __________________ Laura Lee; 29gal, 46gal,and 90gal FW planted in progress- see my journal at http://forums.tfhmagazine.com/viewto...p?f=82&t=23207

06-29-2008, 12:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
DaveS Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lima, OH Posts: 471	There are so many tetra and danio species I think that question is almost impossible to answer. As far as otos go, that would be about a day in my tanks. Dave

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seAdams Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 279	I"ve had neon tetras live for over 5 years, and a couple of cherry barbs for nearly 7. I"d say 5 years for danios too.

06-29-2008, 07:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
frogmanjared Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 305	Good replies so far... also in general, the larger the fish, the longer the lifespan (in closely related species) keep in mind this is a general statement! __________________ Before you buy: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fi...pic-heavy.html 10 gal http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...nted-tank.html 5 gal RCS http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...nted-tank.html

06-29-2008, 07:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
adamprice271 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 157	I had 3 white skirt tetras that were dyed pink/blue that my mom bought.... anyways, they lasted me 4 years and change. Adam __________________ 55g Angels and Corys 135g a few plants for now, Angels, tetras, metal halides and an FX5 40g breeder outside in attempt to breed bleeding hearts. 20g, 65wPC, diy co2, justy plants

06-29-2008, 02:56 PM	#12 (permalink)
frogmanjared Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 305	Most fish these days aren't "dyed" they come from genetically engineered embryos with jellyfish genes to get those awesome neon colors. __________________ Before you buy: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/fi...pic-heavy.html 10 gal http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...nted-tank.html 5 gal RCS http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...nted-tank.html

06-30-2008, 04:30 AM	#14 (permalink)
i love planted tanks Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: las vegas,nv Posts: 384	ok good comments guys and good link seadams __________________ 60 gal planted community tank46 gal bow front planted community tank 10 gal shrimp tankit dosent matter whats outside the tank but what whats inside that counts

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