The treasure lotus lantern fish itself is too small, even if the external conditions are good, it can not grow too big. Its developmental stage is mainly before sexual maturity, and its body length is basically stable after its adulthood. Under normal circumstances, healthy Baolian lantern fish can grow to 4 centimeters long. If it can provide adequate nutrition in the juvenile period, its body length can exceed 4 centimeters. If the fish has a lot of space, it can reach a length of 5 centimeters. Generally speaking, its length will not exceed 5 centimeters.
Small fish like the lotus lantern generally do not live too long. And different environments, different foods, will affect its survival time. Among them, environmental factors play an important role. If fish can live in the most suitable environment, their life span will be prolonged. If there is no disease, its life span can reach 3 to 4 years. In terms of feeding, clean and balanced feed will also prolong their life span. Carefully reared fish can even live to the fifth year. But this is rare. Some short-lived fish may die at birth. Generally speaking, it is very rare for fish to live to the fourth year.
