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.
How To Use Activated Carbon In Your Aquarium!
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4 weeks ago
How To Use Activated Carbon In Your Aquarium!
Dive into the magical world of aquarium care with activated carbon, your go-to solution for crystal-clear water and odor-free tanks! …
The State Of Our Oceans – The Damaging Effects Of Ocean Pollution
Care
4 weeks ago
The State Of Our Oceans – The Damaging Effects Of Ocean Pollution
Our oceans are a marvel – alive with color, noise, drama, curious life forms, and fascinating creatures – and that…
9 Different Aquarium Water Sources (One Is Dangerous!)
Setup
4 weeks ago
9 Different Aquarium Water Sources (One Is Dangerous!)
A big part of fishkeeping is adding water to your aquarium. Whether it’s filling a new tank or performing a…
A Care Guide for Pea Puffers
Guides
4 weeks ago
A Care Guide for Pea Puffers
If there was a prize going for the cutest aquarium addition of all time, the Pea Puffer would certainly be…
Aquarium Battery Backup – How To Save Your Tank In A Power Outage
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4 weeks ago
Aquarium Battery Backup – How To Save Your Tank In A Power Outage
You see all that electrical equipment hooked up to your aquarium? It’s funny to think about, but that’s essentially the…
What The Heck Is A Drip Loop? And Do You Need One?
Setup
4 weeks ago
What The Heck Is A Drip Loop? And Do You Need One?
So, you are setting up your new filter for your aquarium… If you’re scratching your head wondering what on Earth…
100+ Pink Fish Names
Naming
4 weeks ago
100+ Pink Fish Names
Fish are one of the most diverse species on the planet, coming in all shapes, colors, and sizes. If you’ve…
50 Best Betta Fish Tank Mates – Compatibility List
Betta
4 weeks ago
50 Best Betta Fish Tank Mates – Compatibility List
Betta fish are beautiful with their vivid colors and dream-like fins. However, most fishkeepers tend to not want to own…
How Many Fish Per Gallon In Your Aquarium
FAQ
4 weeks ago
How Many Fish Per Gallon In Your Aquarium
Everyone is super-enthusiastic when setting up an aquarium. Most want to create the best space where the pet fish can…
The Best Aquarium Fish Nets For Your Fish Tank (Over 30 Tested!)
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4 weeks ago
The Best Aquarium Fish Nets For Your Fish Tank (Over 30 Tested!)
It doesn’t matter whether you have a fish bowl, tank or pond – a net is one of the most…