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.
The 2 Best Mesh Bags For Holding Your Filter Media (18 Tested!)
Filter
3 weeks ago
The 2 Best Mesh Bags For Holding Your Filter Media (18 Tested!)
Quick, name a piece of aquarium equipment! I’m 99.9% certain you didn’t say filter media bag. My point is that…
100+ Best Purple Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Naming
3 weeks ago
100+ Best Purple Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Purple fish keeping has been a popular and fun practice for centuries. They are often a sight to behold. Aside…
Glass Vs Acrylic Aquarium: Which Is Best For You?
FAQ
3 weeks ago
Glass Vs Acrylic Aquarium: Which Is Best For You?
During my 30 years of fishkeeping, this is a question I am asked a lot: Which is better, a glass…
How To Acclimate Fish To Your Aquarium?
Aquarium
3 weeks ago
How To Acclimate Fish To Your Aquarium?
While it is exciting to purchase fish at the pet store so that you can bring them home and add…
Veiltail Betta Fish: Male & Female Care Guide
Betta
4 weeks ago
Veiltail Betta Fish: Male & Female Care Guide
Everyone can agree that betta fish are a stunning freshwater genus that everyone wants to keep in a tank. Choosing…
Silver Dollar Fish Care (Behavior, Food, Tank Mates & More)
Care
4 weeks ago
Silver Dollar Fish Care (Behavior, Food, Tank Mates & More)
Silver dollar fish live naturally in South America. They are also a popular option for freshwater tanks. They are active…
Ghost Shrimp Care Guide (All You Need to Know)
Care
4 weeks ago
Ghost Shrimp Care Guide (All You Need to Know)
Ghost shrimp (Palaemonetes paludosus) are a great addition to home aquariums for fishkeeping enthusiasts and experts alike. These crustaceans are…
Cory Catfish 101: Care, Food, Breeding & More
Species
4 weeks ago
Cory Catfish 101: Care, Food, Breeding & More
Cory catfish are a friendly fish species. They look adorable and have a lot of unique features that make them…
Purple Betta Fish: Care Guide & Why They’re So Rare
Betta
4 weeks ago
Purple Betta Fish: Care Guide & Why They’re So Rare
Betta fish, also known as Siamese fighting fish, are popular pets worldwide. The males have a reputation for their flowing…
7 Of The Best 10 Gallon Fish Tank Filters
Filter
4 weeks ago
7 Of The Best 10 Gallon Fish Tank Filters
If you want to keep fish, you will need a good aquarium. However, when getting an aquarium, you will need…