Lifespan of different varieties Of Goldfish

It is a common belief that if proper care and habitat is maintained then an average life span of gold is around two years. Further, the life span also varies with the variety of the goldfish. Some can live up to ten years while some twenty or even more than that. Let’s take a look into some of the popular varieties of goldfish along with their lifespan details and also how a proper habitat can be maintained for a longer lifespan. In simple words, there is no straight answer on how long do goldfish live.

Common Goldfish

This variety of goldfish is very hardy; they can survive in any water type and also can eat anything. Maintaining these fishes are extremely easy, all they ask for is food and clean water. One point to keep in mind is that the temperature of the water should not be very cold. On average, the lifespan of common goldfish is more than ten years (only if they do not get any ailment).

Shubunkin Goldfish

Shubunkin goldfish is not really a golden color, rather they are more of a combination of different colours. Most of these fishes are seen in a beautiful combination of metallic scales and translucent body coloured in either white or silver. They have small sports brown, black, blue or red colour. In many aspects, there is a number common goldfish but requires very little maintenance, hence: they are the perfect choice for business. On average lifespan of Shubunkin goldfish is estimated to be more than fifteen years.

Black Moor Goldfish

The black moor goldfish can be identified by its velvety texture, dark black colour and big eyes. Although, the eyes are not as big as other goldfish’s with extremely telescopic eyes. They are also considered as a good option for beginners as they can feed on anything and are also immune against various diseases commonly seen in goldfish. Compared to others, it is observed that till date the lifespan of the black moor is the longest. On an average this fish can survive for twenty years and at times even up to twenty-five years.

How to increase the lifespan

The lifespan of a goldfish majorly depends on the kind of care taken while raising them. For increasing their lifespan it is extremely crucial to take proper care of them and also keep them in an environment which is most suited for their healthy growth. Always remember to keep an eye on how much you feed your fish; never make the mistake of overfeeding. Overfeeding leads to swelling of the body and fish starts to feel lazy and also becomes prone to attract various diseases. Further, adding too much food will dissolve in water and make the water dirty which is extremely unhygienic for the fish to survive.

The final step is to keep the water of the tank clean so that fish can roam around freely and happily. Every month at least 30% of the water from the tank should be replaced with fresh water. Attaching a filter is also help in cleaning the dirt and keeping the water clean. The filter also helps in continuously circulating the water making it more oxygenated.

The shared tips are simple but they are extremely effective in keeping the fish healthy and also increasing their lifespan to a considerable extent.