What's your oldest fish?

FishyinKY · 06-12-2004, 04:34 PM

I was just wondering how old your oldest fish is? How long YOU have kept them?

fidojoe · 06-12-2004, 04:45 PM

My oldest fish is my ocellaris clown that I've had since my tank finished cycling in the beginning of Jan of 03. She was about 7 months old when I bought her.

Woodstock · 06-12-2004, 05:14 PM

"Pluto" blue damsel -since 12-6-00; 3.5 yrs ago
"Spot" & "Randy" ocellaris clowns -since 1-30-01; 3+ yrs ago
"Fantasia" copperband butterfly- since 10-4-03; 8 months
"Disney" powder blue tang -since 10-28-03; 7 months
"Mel" yellow watchman gobie - since 4-12-04; 2 months

ReefLady · 06-12-2004, 06:59 PM

All my fish, with the exception of our Regal Tang have been with us quite a while...

Purple Tang -- 5.5 years
Yellow Tang -- 5 years
2x Ocellaris Clowns - 5 years
Regal Tang - 10 mos

Lost a Bi-Color Blenny this year that had been with us just over 5.5 yrs.

geofloors · 06-12-2004, 09:41 PM

Hippo tang, mated pair of true percula clowns, green mandarin, and a yellow tail damsel are all 9 years old.

George

sharks · 06-13-2004, 12:20 AM

I kept my porcupine puffer for 7 years.
She grew so big on my watch I donated her to a local aquarium.
One day I woke up and the bottom 220 was covered in eggs.
I called the local marine biologist and of all the fish she said it had to be the puffer.
She had a large male and wanted to try putting them together.
Well they never bread or at least they never produced in this simulated reef.
(Tons of fish) but they are always together.
I visit her every month or two and she is now 12 years old in tanks
She still remembers me too. The 2 puffers never come down to the bottom when the lights are on.
But when I’m there she goes nuts and comes to look at me.
Last weekend I got to feed her and she went apesh*t!
I got to pet her for the first time in 5 years.
God I miss my Puffy
S

Woodstock · 06-13-2004, 12:23 AM

Awwwww... what a nice story

You should sell the rights to a movie producer!

Curtswearing · 06-13-2004, 12:50 AM

Mark,

That must have been have been a hard decision to make. However, the end result was best for Puffy and it is COMPLETELY COOL that she remembers you for that long. Great info!!!

sharks · 06-13-2004, 01:40 AM

Thanks I like to think so
She is now in a 3000G simulated reef and circles the tank all day for food. Many of the kids that work there know me and give me updates all the time.
They also have my French angel that is about 6 years old and bigger then a dinner plate (4 inches thick)
My queen trigger 14+ inches and 8 years old
And my monster 20+ inch South American Red Tail Cat (FW)
She ate a 12 inch koi a few months ago
They though she was pregnant LOL

Curtswearing · 06-13-2004, 02:30 AM

LOL!!!

Craig Manoukian · 06-13-2004, 03:03 AM

My Chromis and Maroon are 2 years old in two months.

TDEVIL · 06-13-2004, 12:25 PM

my yellow tang is 8 years old, my LM blenny and coral b angle are 4 years old those are the oldest fish
my green star is around 9 years old and eats like a pig

Jay

FishyinKY · 06-14-2004, 01:23 AM

^bump

Witfull · 06-14-2004, 01:45 AM

bumping your bump....this tank is just a yr old or so,,,and the cleaner shrimp have been there since the beginning.

Tosh_Auer · 06-20-2004, 08:20 AM

I dont know if its included because its fresh water but prolly my pair of mated FW angels. they've been with my two years now. they laid eggs again yesterday

06-12-2004, 04:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
FishyinKY Tubeworm Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 30 View Gallery Karma Komment	What's your oldest fish? I was just wondering how old your oldest fish is? How long YOU have kept them? __________________ ~ FRAGEXCHANGE ~

06-12-2004, 04:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
fidojoe Fish Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Gilbert, AZ Posts: 1,584 View Gallery Karma Komment	My oldest fish is my ocellaris clown that I've had since my tank finished cycling in the beginning of Jan of 03. She was about 7 months old when I bought her. __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* My Tank: 90g AGA, 18g tall sump, CSS 220 w/ meshmod impeller, 4x54w Tek T5 retro w/ IC reflectors, Kalk reactor w/ aquamedic niveaumat system, a few SPS, LPS, zoos, and a few softies, 2 Ocellaris Clowns (hosted by both a RBTA and GBTA), Yellow Watchman, Potter's angel, Yellow Tang, Foxface, Midas Blenny, Purple Pseudo, huge brittle star, 2 tigertail cukes, fire shrimp, snails, and unfortunately two emerald crabs (the bubble algae got out of control).

06-12-2004, 05:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	"Pluto" blue damsel -since 12-6-00; 3.5 yrs ago "Spot" & "Randy" ocellaris clowns -since 1-30-01; 3+ yrs ago "Fantasia" copperband butterfly- since 10-4-03; 8 months "Disney" powder blue tang -since 10-28-03; 7 months "Mel" yellow watchman gobie - since 4-12-04; 2 months __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Last edited by Woodstock : 06-12-2004 at 05:17 PM.

06-12-2004, 06:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
ReefLady Tridacna maxima Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,590 View Gallery Karma Komment	All my fish, with the exception of our Regal Tang have been with us quite a while... Purple Tang -- 5.5 years Yellow Tang -- 5 years 2x Ocellaris Clowns - 5 years Regal Tang - 10 mos Lost a Bi-Color Blenny this year that had been with us just over 5.5 yrs. __________________ ~ Teri -------- "You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice." ~(currently tankless)~ Our 180g sps tank / DIY adventure (taken down in late 2006): Our 180g DIY Reef Project ---What's next????

06-13-2004, 12:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
sharks Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 843 View Gallery Karma Komment	I kept my porcupine puffer for 7 years. She grew so big on my watch I donated her to a local aquarium. One day I woke up and the bottom 220 was covered in eggs. I called the local marine biologist and of all the fish she said it had to be the puffer. She had a large male and wanted to try putting them together. Well they never bread or at least they never produced in this simulated reef. (Tons of fish) but they are always together. I visit her every month or two and she is now 12 years old in tanks She still remembers me too. The 2 puffers never come down to the bottom when the lights are on. But when I’m there she goes nuts and comes to look at me. Last weekend I got to feed her and she went apesh*t! I got to pet her for the first time in 5 years. God I miss my Puffy S __________________ The sea monkey has my money 220G fish only tank ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120G Reef 2 250W 65K MH’s. 2 VHO Actinics LifeReef filter/skimmer/20G REF 200LB Kaelini Rock . 2-3” DSB. Various, LPS, SPS, clams, leathers, and others Numerous fish ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> View my Photo Gallery><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>

06-12-2004, 09:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
geofloors Bryozoan Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 58 View Gallery Karma Komment	Hippo tang, mated pair of true percula clowns, green mandarin, and a yellow tail damsel are all 9 years old. George

06-13-2004, 12:23 AM	#7 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Awwwww... what a nice story You should sell the rights to a movie producer! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

06-13-2004, 12:50 AM	#8 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	Mark, That must have been have been a hard decision to make. However, the end result was best for Puffy and it is COMPLETELY COOL that she remembers you for that long. Great info!!! __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

06-13-2004, 01:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
sharks Contributing Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: NJ Posts: 843 View Gallery Karma Komment	Thanks I like to think so She is now in a 3000G simulated reef and circles the tank all day for food. Many of the kids that work there know me and give me updates all the time. They also have my French angel that is about 6 years old and bigger then a dinner plate (4 inches thick) My queen trigger 14+ inches and 8 years old And my monster 20+ inch South American Red Tail Cat (FW) She ate a 12 inch koi a few months ago They though she was pregnant LOL __________________ The sea monkey has my money 220G fish only tank ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 120G Reef 2 250W 65K MH’s. 2 VHO Actinics LifeReef filter/skimmer/20G REF 200LB Kaelini Rock . 2-3” DSB. Various, LPS, SPS, clams, leathers, and others Numerous fish ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> View my Photo Gallery><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º>

06-13-2004, 02:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
Curtswearing Golden Moray Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 2,597 View Gallery Karma Komment	LOL!!! __________________ In memory of Fluffy, please pause before hitting enter---being nice is free. Click for ReefKeeping FAQ'S Click for Product Reviews Click for Photo ID Gallery http://curtcpapfs.com/downloads/1Curt.jpg

06-13-2004, 03:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 19,012 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	My Chromis and Maroon are 2 years old in two months. __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

06-13-2004, 12:25 PM	#12 (permalink)
TDEVIL Elegance coral Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marion, INDIANA Posts: 1,170 View Gallery Karma Komment	my yellow tang is 8 years old, my LM blenny and coral b angle are 4 years old those are the oldest fish my green star is around 9 years old and eats like a pig Jay __________________ my web site <-- needs updated

06-14-2004, 01:23 AM	#13 (permalink)
FishyinKY Tubeworm Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 30 View Gallery Karma Komment	^bump __________________ ~ FRAGEXCHANGE ~

06-20-2004, 08:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
Tosh_Auer Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 469 View Gallery Karma Komment	I dont know if its included because its fresh water but prolly my pair of mated FW angels. they've been with my two years now. they laid eggs again yesterday __________________ You Try Explaining to your girlfriend why you cant take her out cause you just spent $300 on lights for a fish tank. lol

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