FishChannel Forums / Freshwater Forums / General Freshwater / how long do severums live / Latest PostsInstantForum.NET v4.1.2FishChannel Forumshttp://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/board/forums@bowtieinc.comThu, 08 Jan 2009 06:10:22 GMT20RE: how long do severums livehttp://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/board/Topic153331-5-1.aspxSeverums live longer than a lot of other fish. I would say that you can be safe in assuming you have at least another 3 years or more before she passes. I have had my 2 severums for about 8 months, so hopefully, I will have them for another 15 years.Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:17:18 GMTMtnFishBoyRE: how long do severums livehttp://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/board/Topic153331-5-1.aspxyeah its wonderful huh my baby Jonas is just about 5 inch.Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:02:35 GMTBonnieandClydeRE: how long do severums livehttp://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/board/Topic153331-5-1.aspxWOW! looks like ill have my severum for a long time... its only a baby (3 inches long)Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:51:47 GMTplecodiscusRE: how long do severums livehttp://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/board/Topic153331-5-1.aspxFrom what I was able to find it is 10 to 18 years. I am going to agree with Dave that it is to late for her to breed.Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:12:58 GMTBonnieandClydeRE: how long do severums livehttp://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/board/Topic153331-5-1.aspxshe is in great shape and still as beautiful as ever..she is going to be missed something awful when she goes...thanx for the inputSun, 17 Aug 2008 09:25:08 GMTthetruebuzzardRE: how long do severums livehttp://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/board/Topic153331-5-1.aspxHm...as long as she is still in good physical condition, not losing weight and still showing good color and activity, it is likely she can still produce viable eggs. But, she may not be as capable of handling the rigors of courtship and caring for young. </P><P>So it's possible, but I wouldn't put a severum her age into the situation. Breeding is a big stress, and it might make her more prone to illness. I'd just keep her healthy and happy and enjoy the bragging rights that come along with a 13-year-old severum. ;)Sat, 16 Aug 2008 19:24:09 GMTNikitaRE: how long do severums livehttp://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/board/Topic153331-5-1.aspxThat's impressive. I don't know for sure, but I would think your fish is probably too old to breed. Anyone out there had a severum longer than this??Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:49:08 GMTDavid Lasshow long do severums livehttp://www.aquariumfish.com/aquariumfish/board/Topic153331-5-1.aspxive had my severum for 13 years now, and i was wondering how old this lovely fish can get....and is it too late to breed her.Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:13:21 GMTthetruebuzzard