Originally Posted by dad

I've never had Gold Fish live that long.

I had a frog, he was no bigger than a nickel coin. He lived in a plastic aquarium. Measurements - 6in., by 4in., by 4in..The bottom of the aquarium was covered in fine gravel. I would change 2/3 of the water when necessary. But I never cleaned the gravel-Never! I figured 6mths, he'll kick it! Little guy(we named him Mr.Frog) lived, 6 years also.
I honestly believe, he lived so long, was because I never cleaned the gravel in his aquarium.