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Petting fish

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Question
Sir
How can i pet the fish and which type of fish live long time in acquariuam.
Please suggest the name of fishes.

Answer
Hi Shiv,
 Most fish don't really like being petted although a few, such as oscars, will tolerate it.  

 Oscars and other large cichlid fishes can easily live 10+ years in an aquarium.  Some have been known to live
into their early 20's.  

-- Ron
  rcoleman@cichlidresearch.com
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