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My mate has a goldfish that he claims is 23 years old2007-11-24 23:38:39

Can a goldfish really live this long? and if so. is it the oldest in Britain?

Answers:

Yes it can..

Fact: The oldest living Goldfish to date was a goldfish named Tish owned by Hilda and Gordon Hand of Thirsk, N. Yorkshire, England. Tish lived for 43 years after being won at a fairground in 1956.

Goldfish can have lifespans up to 20+ years if they are fed a varied diet and housed in exceptional water conditions. They need to be in tanks that are not overcrowded. They need sufficient swimming room and do best if they are kept with their own types.

Is it outside in a pond or indoors in tank or bowl.

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call the Guinness book of records quick, they shouldn't live over 2yrs max

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How olds your mate? He could be telling fishies!! hehehe

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hi it is possible look on this site

http://www.goldfishinfo.com/goldlife.htm.

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Sounds like someone is pulling your leg. lol

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Er, no! Some one is obviously swapping dead fish for live ones and not telling him. He sounds as daft as a mate of mine who is still certain that an old dog of his went to live at a farm in 'Devon'.

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ah! ah! ah! my god that is brilliant, im telling all my mates!

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Yes they do live for a long time. Ours lived for about 7 years (not that impressive but she was rescued from a funfair).