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 Kribensis Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab
Cichlid
September 18, 2025
15 Best Kribensis Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab
Looking for the perfect tank mate for your Kribensis cichlid? These popular fish (Pelvicachromis pulcher) have easygoing personalities, flourish in…
15 Best Golden Severum Tank Mates – FishLab
Species
September 18, 2025
15 Best Golden Severum Tank Mates – FishLab
You can add fish from all over the world to create a harmonious tank community. Many aquarists often wonder if…
15 Best Odessa Barb Tank Mates – FishLab
Barb
September 18, 2025
15 Best Odessa Barb Tank Mates – FishLab
Hoping to find the perfect tank mates for your Odessa Barb? Look no further than our list of the 15…
15 Best Roseline Shark Tank Mates – FishLab
Shark
September 18, 2025
15 Best Roseline Shark Tank Mates – FishLab
Your Roseline shark deserves some friends, but not all are suitable. Let’s take a look at the 15 best Roseline…
15 Best Kissing Gourami Tank Mates – FishLab
Gourami
September 18, 2025
15 Best Kissing Gourami Tank Mates – FishLab
The kissing gourami is a popular aquarium fish due to its colorful bodies, energetic temperament, and ease of care. Their…
15 Best Black Skirt Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
Tetra
September 18, 2025
15 Best Black Skirt Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
These peaceful, monochromatic fish have a subtle appeal that can add active swimming movements to the middle and top water…
15 Best Buenos Aires Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
Tetra
September 18, 2025
15 Best Buenos Aires Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
Buenos Aires Tetras are sparkling fish that add exotic color to any tank. If you want to give your fish…
15 Best Amano Shrimp Tank Mates – FishLab
Shrimp
September 18, 2025
15 Best Amano Shrimp Tank Mates – FishLab
The amano shrimp definitely deserves all the great care you can offer it! This includes excellent tank mates. If you’re…
15 Best Giant Danios Tank Mates – FishLab
Danio
September 18, 2025
15 Best Giant Danios Tank Mates – FishLab
Giant danios call the freshwater’s of southeast Asia their home, but have quickly become one of the more popular fish…
15 Best Severum Tank Mates – FishLab
Species
September 18, 2025
15 Best Severum Tank Mates – FishLab
A freshwater fish that calls the waters of South America home, severum – sometimes called banded cichlids – are a…