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.
15 Best Parrot Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab
Species
3 weeks ago
15 Best Parrot Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab
The exotic Parrot Cichlid is a fun and playful addition to any community tank. Since they are full grazers, who…
15 Best Arowana Tank Mates – FishLab
Species
3 weeks ago
15 Best Arowana Tank Mates – FishLab
Also called Dragon Fish, Arowanas are unique fish with unusual prehistoric features. With large, iridescent scales, a sinuous body, dark-colored…
13 Best Green Terror Tank Mates
Species
3 weeks ago
13 Best Green Terror Tank Mates
If you decide to purchase one or several Green Terror Cichlids for your fish tank, you may wonder what the…
13 Best Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Tank Mates
Cichlid
3 weeks ago
13 Best Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Tank Mates
Electric blue Jack Dempsey fish makes excellent additions to your home aquarium. The fish is vibrant and electric blue, hence…
13 Best Jack Dempsey Tank Mates
Cichlid
3 weeks ago
13 Best Jack Dempsey Tank Mates
If you’ve recently picked up a Jack Dempsey Cichlid, you might be considering finding another fish to keep it company…
15 Best Blue Acara Tank Mates
Species
3 weeks ago
15 Best Blue Acara Tank Mates
Aequidens pulcher, more commonly known as Blue Acara, is a popular freshwater fish among fish owners. They are famous for…
Betta Fish Anatomy 101: Female & Male
Betta
3 weeks ago
Betta Fish Anatomy 101: Female & Male
Siamese fighting fish, a type of native Southeast Asian fish, is often an essential part of any fish lover’s aquarium.…
My Review of the Aqueon Pro Aquarium Heater (Tested)
Heater
3 weeks ago
My Review of the Aqueon Pro Aquarium Heater (Tested)
So, you want to find out if the Aqueon Pro aquarium heater is actually any good? Well, you came to…
4 Best And Most Accurate Aquarium Thermometers (Over 40 Tested!)
Setup
3 weeks ago
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…
The Beginner’s Guide to Aquarium Water Test Kits (And Which Is Best!)
Maintenance
3 weeks ago
The Beginner’s Guide to Aquarium Water Test Kits (And Which Is Best!)
Do you want healthy and happy fish? Stupid question. Of course, you do! In my 30 years of fish keeping,…