I know at least a couple of old time reefers who have yellow tangs that are 15 years plus old.
One source states that Vlamingi tangs can live 45 years!!! Don't know how accurate that is.
If you're wondering, most of the oldest sw fish in captivity would probably be in public aquariums. There are records of some sw creatures living well into their 20s, 30s & 40s in public aquariums.
Seahorses typically live 2 years or so. My last one passed away after 2.5 years and it was probably at least 6-8 months old when I bought him. One of the last wild caught seahorses available. Now with the CITES restrictions, all must be captive raised.
On the other hand, I've had Amano shrimp (fw) that were at least over 10 years old and still going strong. Captive bred in Vancouver.
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Last edited by SeaHorse_Fanatic; 03-25-2010 at 06:54 PM.
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