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.
What to Feed Plecos: A Comprehensive Guide to Dietary & Care Needs
Feeding

What to Feed Plecos: A Comprehensive Guide to Dietary & Care Needs

Plecos are a popular species of catfish that are commonly kept in aquariums due to their unique appearance and ability…
Common Betta Fish Diseases (With Treatments for a Sick Betta)
Betta

Common Betta Fish Diseases (With Treatments for a Sick Betta)

Are you worried about your betta fish showing signs of illness? Betta fish, known for their vibrant colors and feisty…
20 Best Plants For Betta Fish
Betta

20 Best Plants For Betta Fish

If you just started decorating your Betta fish tanks, we strongly recommend you integrate some greenery into the décor. Doing…
15 Best Neocaridina Shrimp Tank Mates
Shrimp

15 Best Neocaridina Shrimp Tank Mates

If your tank needs a little more than just a Neocaridina shrimp, you’ll need to know what the 15 best…
13 Best Red Eared Slider Tank Mates – FishLab
Species

13 Best Red Eared Slider Tank Mates – FishLab

Red Eared Sliders are one of the most popular turtle species kept as pets. They are easy to take care…
10 Best Red Eye Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
Species

10 Best Red Eye Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab

Red eye tetras are beautiful and charming fish to have in a tank, but they’re even better with more friends…
100+ Fish Pun Names: A Splash of Humor for Your Aquatic Companions
Naming

100+ Fish Pun Names: A Splash of Humor for Your Aquatic Companions

When giving your aquatic buddies a name with a dash of fun and creativity, fish pun names are the best…
Does Your Betta Fish Sleep? How To Catch Your Betta Snoozing!
Betta

Does Your Betta Fish Sleep? How To Catch Your Betta Snoozing!

As I tucked my daughter into bed last night, her eyes wandered to the aquarium by her bedside. There, Toby,…
3 Best Automatic Fish Feeders for Easy Feeding (13 Tested!)
Feeding

3 Best Automatic Fish Feeders for Easy Feeding (13 Tested!)

After spending over 40 hours filling, testing and tweaking automatic fish feeders, we have found the best fish feeders for…
Ammonia Levels- The Invisible Killer in Your Aquarium
Maintenance

Ammonia Levels- The Invisible Killer in Your Aquarium

Do you know that you have an invisible assassin in your aquarium? It hides in every tank and, if left…