Parrot fish is a very common fish, its ornamental is better, so it is welcomed by most people. Their life span is still relatively long, and they have a relatively long viewing time. However, the specific number of years they can live is first related to the variety, and the life span of different varieties is different. For example, for some common parrot fish species, their life span will generally be 4-5 years; However, for the general precious species, such as macaw fish and parrot fish, their life expectancy will be longer, up to about 8 years.
In addition, if some fish have been colored or operated on, their life span will be relatively short, and those with very strong vitality can live for about four years, generally speaking, their life span is about one year. In addition to species, the longevity of parrot fish is also related to the proper breeding methods, if the surrounding environment is suitable for the growth of parrot fish, then their life span will naturally be longer. If you don't take care to ensure that the surrounding factors are suitable, or even make parrot fish sick, then their life span will be very short.
Generally speaking, the length of parrot fish is not too long, mostly about 15 centimeters. However, parrot fish can reach a length of 25-35 centimeters if they are farmed by experienced breeders. Moreover, their weight is generally between 1.2 kg and 1.8 kg.