The scavenger is a kind of special fish. They can eat some garbage in the water. Generally speaking, under normal circumstances, if the environment is suitable, their length will be about 25 centimeters. If the environment is not suitable, the length they can reach will be slightly shorter.
Their adaptability is very strong, and they are also an alien species. There are basically no natural enemies in the water, so the environment around them is generally more suitable. In addition, their vitality is very strong, reproductive capacity is also strong, so they have a large number in the water, the volume will grow larger, then the appetite will be large. They not only eat some plants, feces and other garbage in the water, but also feed on the eggs of other fish. It is even possible to feed directly on other smaller fish.
It is uncertain how long the scavenger can live, depending on whether the surrounding environment is suitable. If the environment is suitable, their life span is long, some can live for about 6 years. If the environmental conditions are not suitable for their growth, their life span will be short, some can only live for one or two years. There are many reasons for their death. For example, starvation, adult scavenger fish eat a lot, if there is not enough food in the water, scavenger fish can easily starve to death. And freezing to death is also an important reason. All in all, the surrounding environment is the most important factor affecting their longevity. If they are raised at home, environmental conditions can be controlled, and their life span is long.