Subject: What is the lifespan of a goldfish?

From: [email-masked] (Flip214)
Date: 24 Mar 1996 19:50:39 -0500

After nearly six years my goldfish finally was laid to rest at the
porcelan alter.  I got to wondering if it had a long life.  I got (him?)
as a plain feeder goldfish from the pet store.  (He was originally
designated as stingray food)  but fortunately for him the ray prefered
shrimp.  Anyway he lived nearly six years is that a long time for a
goldfish?
Thanks
Greg

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From: "c.decarie" <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 27 Mar 1996 07:57:51 -0500

A well cared for goldfish can live for 18 to 20 years and get quite large.