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.
13 Best Clown Loach Tank Mates
Species

13 Best Clown Loach Tank Mates

Clown loaches are a type of tropical freshwater fish that are native to the rivers of Indonesia. They are a…
15 Best Bolivian Ram Tank Mates
Ram

15 Best Bolivian Ram Tank Mates

Bolivian Rams are beautiful additions to home aquariums. They are a calm and peaceful species of the Cichlid family that…
Best Betta Fish Food
Betta

Best Betta Fish Food

Before rushing out to buy a bag of flake food at the pet store for your Bettas, it’s wise to…
6 Of The Best Pond Vacuums
Pond

6 Of The Best Pond Vacuums

A fish pond undeniably serves as a striking accent piece on your property, but this decor article can soon lose…
12 Best Algae Eaters For Your Aquariums
Algae

12 Best Algae Eaters For Your Aquariums

There’s nothing more annoying than algae invading your aquarium. Luckily, if it’s out of control, there’s a simple solution for…
15 Best Tiger Barb Tank Mates
Algae

15 Best Tiger Barb Tank Mates

If you’ve been on the hunt for the best tiger barb tank mates, but have heard a lot of rumors…
15 Best Neocaridina Shrimp Tank Mates
Shrimp

15 Best Neocaridina Shrimp Tank Mates

If your tank needs a little more than just a Neocaridina shrimp, you’ll need to know what the 15 best…
15 Best Discus Tank Mates
Species

15 Best Discus Tank Mates

Do you wish to give your discus aquarium more diversity? Given the care and commitment required for discus to live…
Best Self Cleaning Fish Tank
Setup

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…
My Review of the Aqueon Pro Aquarium Heater (Tested)
Heater

My Review of the Aqueon Pro Aquarium Heater (Tested)

So, you want to find out if the Aqueon Pro aquarium heater is actually any good? Well, you came to…