8 Home Aquarium Fishes That Can Live For 10 Years Or More

Goldfish

One of the most common aquarium fish, Goldfish can live for over 20 years if given proper care. They need clean water, a nutritious diet, and a spacious tank to thrive.

Koi

Koi fishes are often kept in outdoor ponds, but they can also be kept in huge indoor aquariums. With adequate space and good care, including clean water and diet, Koi can live for 20 to 30 years!

Oscar

Oscars are intelligent cichlids, and they are known for their interactive behaviour with their owner. If taken good care of, they can live for 10-15 years.

Angelfish

Angelfish are elegant-looking and can live up to 15 years, under good water conditions and diet. They need a tall tank with lots of plants and hiding spots to live stress free.

Discus

Discus fish are known for their bright colours and patterns. If given stable water conditions and a good diet, they can live for 10-15 years.

Corydoras Catfish

Corydoras catfish are small, peaceful, bottom-dwelling fish and they live in a school of 8 or more. With proper care, they can live for 10-15 years.

Plecostomus

Also known as plecos, these are algae-eating catfish. They should be kept in large tanks and under good conditions, they can live for 10-15 years or more.

Betta

Bettas, when kept in a large, well-filtered aquarium, can live up to 5-7 years. In some rare cases, bettas can also live up to 10 years under good care.

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