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.
Brackish Water Aquarium: An Ultimate Guide
Maintenance
October 15, 2025
Brackish Water Aquarium: An Ultimate Guide
Imagine bringing the allure of both freshwater and marine environments right into your living room. A brackish water aquarium offers…
How to Lower Aquarium GH (General Hardness) in Water Tanks & How to Raise it: A Beginner’s Guide
Guides
October 15, 2025
How to Lower Aquarium GH (General Hardness) in Water Tanks & How to Raise it: A Beginner’s Guide
Our final chapter in our beginner’s guide to water chemistry covers GH. GH is essentially the hardness of your water.…
Betta Fish Tumor: Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Betta
October 14, 2025
Betta Fish Tumor: Causes, Prevention & Treatment
Betta fish are stunning with their brilliant colors, flowy fins, and beautiful designs. So you’re understandably concerned if you notice…
15 Best Texas Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab
Cichlid
October 14, 2025
15 Best Texas Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab
Texas cichlids (Also referred to as The Green Texas) may be a gorgeous addition to your aquarium or tank, but…
Betta Fish Tank Setup – Simple Guide for Beginners
Betta
October 14, 2025
Betta Fish Tank Setup – Simple Guide for Beginners
How to Set up Your First Betta Fish Tank Betta fish are beautiful and elegant with vibrant colors. These fish…
Betta Bubble Nest: What Is It & What Does It Mean?
Betta
October 14, 2025
Betta Bubble Nest: What Is It & What Does It Mean?
As a loving betta fish owner, you likely know the ins and outs of your betta fish’s behavior. So, if…
Swim Bladder Disease in Betta Fish: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Betta
October 13, 2025
Swim Bladder Disease in Betta Fish: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Discovering your betta fish swimming in an unusual manner can be startling, a concern you might not have contemplated until…
Brown Algae in Fish Tank & How to Get Rid of It
Algae
October 13, 2025
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…
Do Betta Fish Grow and How Big Do They Get?
Betta
October 13, 2025
Do Betta Fish Grow and How Big Do They Get?
Betta fish are one of the most bright and colorful species that can be kept in your home aquarium. However,…
Identify and Treat Freshwater Ich (White Spot Disease) Save Your Fish!
Disease
October 13, 2025
Identify and Treat Freshwater Ich (White Spot Disease) Save Your Fish!
Is your fish covered in white spots? It might be Ich, a nasty disease that can be fatal if left…