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.

Naming

4 weeks ago

100+ Best Japanese Fish Names – The Ultimate List

The practice of naming fish in Japan is more than just identification; it reflects customs, culture, and a deep respect…

Species

4 weeks ago

15 Best Royal Gramma Tank Mates – FishLab

You’ll need to figure out what makes the royal gramma tick to find additional fish for your aquarium. Find out…

Species

4 weeks ago

15+ Popular Fish With Black Stripes

One of the most mesmerizing and beautiful things about caring for fish is the unique and intricate patterns that the…

Betta

4 weeks ago

How Much to Feed Betta Fish for Optimal Health and Longevity: Best Tips

This begs the question: Am I feeding my bettas the right way? Ideally, you want to be as particular about…

Maintenance

4 weeks ago

How to Raise & Lower KH (Carbonate Hardness) in Aquarium & What is KH

Next up in our beginner’s guide to water chemistry is KH. With KH’s ability to directly impact the pH of…

Care

4 weeks ago

Indian Almond Leaves: Keeping Your Fish Happy, Naturally.

If you have been keeping fish for a while now, it’s highly likely you have heard of Indian almond leaves.…

Filter

4 weeks ago

Ceramic Rings: Affordable and Effective Bio Media

Note: While this guide focuses on ceramic rings, the information is relevant to any ceramic-based aquarium filter media. You know…

Lookalike

4 weeks ago

15+ Popular Fish That Look Like a Stingray

Stingrays are cartilaginous fish that are found all over the world, in different parts of the Earth’s oceans. Currently, there…

Maintenance

4 weeks ago

How to Identify and Destroy Hydra in Aquarium (In Just Days)

If you are a Greek mythology buff, or just enjoyed Disney’s Hercules, you are all too familiar with the hydra.…

Setup

4 weeks ago

Aquarium Stock Calculator

Understanding the delicate balance of a thriving aquatic environment is crucial when setting up or maintaining an aquarium. I place…