Ian Sterling

Ian Sterling, founder of fishlab.com, began his aquarium journey over 30 years ago, driven by a deep fascination for fish and their diverse personalities. His website, fishlab.com, is dedicated to making fishkeeping accessible and enjoyable, offering beginner-friendly guidance, expert insights, and a community for aquarists to connect and share experiences.
Use Water Clarifier to Fix Cloudy Aquarium Water In Just Days
Maintenance

Use Water Clarifier to Fix Cloudy Aquarium Water In Just Days

Hey there, fish keepers! Is cloudy water blocking your view of your beautiful fish? Want crystal clear water? A water…
How to Clean a Betta Fish Tank
Betta

How to Clean a Betta Fish Tank

If you’re a first-time fish owner, specifically a Betta fish owner, there comes the time when you wonder how to…
Aquarium Battery Backup – How To Save Your Tank In A Power Outage
Maintenance

Aquarium Battery Backup – How To Save Your Tank In A Power Outage

You see all that electrical equipment hooked up to your aquarium? It’s funny to think about, but that’s essentially the…
How Long Can Fish Live Out of Water?
FAQ

How Long Can Fish Live Out of Water?

Reeling in a big catch is any angler’s dream come true, but unless you’re planning on preserving that fish or…
Veiltail Betta Fish: Male & Female Care Guide
Betta

Veiltail Betta Fish: Male & Female Care Guide

Everyone can agree that betta fish are a stunning freshwater genus that everyone wants to keep in a tank. Choosing…
24 Peaceful Community Fish For Your Tank (With Pics!)
Species

24 Peaceful Community Fish For Your Tank (With Pics!)

A bustling fish tank is beautiful to behold – but you can’t just throw any old fish in a tank…
Betta Fish Bowl Ideas: Stylish and Safe Habitat Designs
Betta

Betta Fish Bowl Ideas: Stylish and Safe Habitat Designs

Keeping your bettas in a tiny bowl might make you question their happiness level. Bettas may be small, but in…
Reasons Why Betta Fish Fight & How to Stop Them
Betta

Reasons Why Betta Fish Fight & How to Stop Them

With their dazzling colors and elegant fins, Betta fish might just be the aquarium world’s divas. But don’t let their…
Goldfish Tank Setup – Simple Guide for Beginners
Guides

Goldfish Tank Setup – Simple Guide for Beginners

Setting up a new goldfish tank isn’t as complicated as some think. You can achieve a pretty and reliable tank…
Surface Agitation: Stir, Churn and Oxygenate Your Aquarium!
Maintenance

Surface Agitation: Stir, Churn and Oxygenate Your Aquarium!

It definitely isn’t the most exciting part of owning an aquarium… In fact, surface agitation is often overlooked, especially by…