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.
How to Easily Feed Your Fish on Vacation
Feeding
August 15, 2024
How to Easily Feed Your Fish on Vacation
Let’s face it, an aquarium isn’t exactly travel friendly. I mean, try slipping past a TSA agent with a fish…
The Best Underwater Super Aquarium Glue (Aquarium Safe)
Maintenance
August 15, 2024
The Best Underwater Super Aquarium Glue (Aquarium Safe)
Tired of waking up to find your aquarium plants floating on the surface? Traditional methods like weighing them down or…
Super-Speed Secrets To A Faster Aquarium Cycle
Maintenance
August 15, 2024
Super-Speed Secrets To A Faster Aquarium Cycle
I think you will agree with me when I say… Cycling is one of the most frustrating parts about setting…
The Danger Of Aquarium Nitrites To Fish (And How To Get Rid Of Them!)
Maintenance
August 15, 2024
The Danger Of Aquarium Nitrites To Fish (And How To Get Rid Of Them!)
Alright, let’s get real for a second—nitrites are like that one uninvited guest at your aquarium party. I don’t fancy…
4 Best And Most Accurate Aquarium Thermometers (Over 40 Tested!)
Setup
August 15, 2024
4 Best And Most Accurate Aquarium Thermometers (Over 40 Tested!)
Every aquarium owner knows a reliable thermometer is essential, but have you checked if yours is accurate? I’ve tested over…
Brown Algae in Fish Tank & How to Get Rid of It
Algae
August 15, 2024
Brown Algae in Fish Tank & How to Get Rid of It
It happens all of a sudden… Without warning… One day your tank is crystal clear. The next it is a…
What Are Bio Balls and Why Are They so Good for Biological Filtration?
Maintenance
August 15, 2024
What Are Bio Balls and Why Are They so Good for Biological Filtration?
You know those small black plastic balls… The ones that sit inside aquarium filters? Well, those are called bio balls.…
3 Best Automatic Fish Feeders for Easy Feeding (13 Tested!)
Feeding
August 15, 2024
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…
The 22 Best Goldfish Tank Mates & Fish Companions
Goldfish
August 15, 2024
The 22 Best Goldfish Tank Mates & Fish Companions
What are the best fish to keep with goldfish? What kinds of fish can live in a tank with goldfish?…
What to Feed a Goldfish: 7 Best Foods and Care Tips
Feeding
August 15, 2024
What to Feed a Goldfish: 7 Best Foods and Care Tips
Maintaining the health and vitality of a goldfish is largely dependent on proper feeding practices. From my experience, a goldfish’s…