???? 3 Hardiest Freshwater Fish for Beginners | Father Fish Top Picks

What are the hardiest freshwater aquarium fish? Father Fish, with 70+ years of fishkeeping experience, shares his top 3 “Tuff Nuts” — fish that stay healthy, live long, and thrive in almost any tank.

Green Neons – Unlike regular neons, these wild-caught fish are tough, disease-resistant, and rarely die.

Kribensis Cichlids – Colorful, adaptable, and beginner-proof. They breed easily and hold their own in community tanks.

Angelfish – Graceful but surprisingly hardy. Despite their delicate fins, they’re strong, resilient, and long-lived.

???? If you’re a beginner or just want reliable, long-term fish, these are some of the best choices for a stable, healthy aquarium.

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Louis Foxwell (aka Father Fish) is a lifelong aquarist and one of the original founders of the National Aquarium. His natural aquarium method uses deep substrate and a balanced ecosystem instead of chemicals or CO₂, creating tanks that run naturally for years.

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