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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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
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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

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

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!)
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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

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,…