Tetra Lifespan

[cpatval]

I know it can vary but does anyone know the "general" lifespan of a Black Phantom Tetra?

Thanks and sorry for the silly question.

 

[kll1221]

10 years I think

 

[geekrockgirl85]

my boyfriend managed to keep one alive for six years, back in the days before water changes and dechlorinator and all that fancy stuff.

so yeah, i guess they can live pretty long.

then again, i've seen fairly small ones go belly-up days after purchase.



P.S.: that puppy in your sig is the cutest!

 

[cpatval]

Yeah, the lifespan seems to vary for me. I just lost one of my tetras and i believe i only had her for 3 years. No visible sign of sickness and water conditions are fine.

(p.s: thanks for noticing my pup!)

 

[bala_aquarium]

my petco told me 6 years for black skirt tetras but my petco isnt to reliable

 

[KyleBradley]

my boyfriend managed to keep one alive for six years, back in the days before water changes and dechlorinator and all that fancy stuff.

so yeah, i guess they can live pretty long.

then again, i've seen fairly small ones go belly-up days after purchase.



P.S.: that puppy in your sig is the cutest!

What do you mean before water changes? Did people not used to do them? Come to think of it, my mom never changed any water in my tank when we had a 10g when I was a kid, and we had guppies that bred like rabbits...
I think top-offs is enough to keep the water healthy.

 

[ONeill074]

What do you mean before water changes? Did people not used to do them? Come to think of it, my mom never changed any water in my tank when we had a 10g when I was a kid, and we had guppies that bred like rabbits...
I think top-offs is enough to keep the water healthy.

I disagree. Just because the fish survived without water changes, that doesn't mean that the water is healthy. Unless you consider swimming around in your own "waste" healthy. Also, Nitrates will build up to high levels without water changes.

 

[YahooFishKeeper]

kyle was talking about before he did water changes. before he learned... i know its hard to catch sarcasm over the internet, but that one stood out like captain obvoius.