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+ Popular Fish with Big EyesÂ
Species
September 25, 2025
15+ Popular Fish with Big EyesÂ
With north of 35,000 species of fish already researched by scientists – and potentially tens of thousands of more still…
What to Feed a Goldfish: 7 Best Foods and Care Tips
Feeding
September 25, 2025
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…
Cloudy Water in Aquarium – How to Fix Your Hazy Aquarium
Maintenance
September 21, 2025
Cloudy Water in Aquarium – How to Fix Your Hazy Aquarium
Are you staring at your cloudy fish tank in disgust? It doesn’t have to be this way! Today, I am going…
The Best Aquarium Water Changer For Easy Maintenance (5 Tested)
Maintenance
September 21, 2025
The Best Aquarium Water Changer For Easy Maintenance (5 Tested)
Ah, the weekly water change. We all know it’s crucial for keeping your aquarium happy and healthy, but let’s be…
3 Best And Most Reliable Aquarium Timers (19+ Tested) – Fishlab
Setup
September 21, 2025
3 Best And Most Reliable Aquarium Timers (19+ Tested) – Fishlab
Does your aquarium need a timer? If so, you may be wondering… Which aquarium timer is best for your tank?…
Best Self Cleaning Fish Tank
Setup
September 21, 2025
Best Self Cleaning Fish Tank
There’s nothing quite as soothing as getting lost watching fish in a tank and seeing all of the colors peacefully…
How to Set Up a Nano Reef Tank: 7 Essential Steps for Beginners
Setup
September 21, 2025
How to Set Up a Nano Reef Tank: 7 Essential Steps for Beginners
Starting a nano reef tank can be an exciting and rewarding hobby. For those new to the concept, a nano…
Spray Bars: Create Gentle Water Movement with this Simple Device!
Setup
September 20, 2025
Spray Bars: Create Gentle Water Movement with this Simple Device!
It always surprises me how few people have heard of a spray bar. While they certainly aren’t for everyone, there…
Aquarium Snails
Snail
September 20, 2025
Aquarium Snails
Aquarists (aquarium hobbyists) add a variety of living and nonliving things to their aquariums. While some of these improve how…
8 Facts About Aquarium Shrimp
Shrimp
September 20, 2025
8 Facts About Aquarium Shrimp
In recent years, the aquarium shrimp has become a permanent fixture, and people are seeing the benefits of these amazing…