How long will my oscar live

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Oscar, Sep 11, 2010.

  1. Oscar

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    Hi i bought my oscar at only 2cm 2years ago and is now 23cm.
    I just wanted to now the life span of an oscar
     
    Oscar, Sep 11, 2010
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    google search reveals 10-18 years
     
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    Well.... I recall one specific Oscar which I got in 1978, and it only pegged in 1994 (of unnatural causes - jumped out the tank).... so I believe if the conditions are right..... Zoom is absolutely right.
     
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    20 Years if you feed it properly and you keep the water conditions right.
     
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