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.
Sucker Fish: 15 Essential Care Tips, Tank Mates Guide & More
Species
September 13, 2025
Sucker Fish: 15 Essential Care Tips, Tank Mates Guide & More
Sucker fish, also known as “suctorial” fish, are a fascinating group of freshwater species well-known for their distinctive mouth structures…
75+ Popular Fish Starting With V
Naming
September 13, 2025
75+ Popular Fish Starting With V
Considering how much of our planet is covered in bodies of water, it’s easy to understand how there are so…
100+ Best Orange Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Naming
September 13, 2025
100+ Best Orange Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Listen closely! There are many names for your orange-colored fish tied to the color orange – not the fruit –…
Can Guppies Eat Betta Food? A Comprehensive Diet Guide
Betta
September 13, 2025
Can Guppies Eat Betta Food? A Comprehensive Diet Guide
Guppy owners often wonder if they can simplify their fish feeding routines by sharing the same food between different species,…
What to Feed Otocinclus – 10 Best Foods & Care Tips
Feeding
September 13, 2025
What to Feed Otocinclus – 10 Best Foods & Care Tips
Otocinclus is a popular freshwater fish among aquarium enthusiasts. They are known for their small size and peaceful nature, making…
15 Best Fish For Small Tanks (With Pics!)
Species
September 13, 2025
15 Best Fish For Small Tanks (With Pics!)
In a 2018 study, Marchio EA determined that keeping a freshwater aquarium resulted in an increased conservation ethic. Fish keeping…
15 Best Platy Tank Mates – FishLab
Species
September 13, 2025
15 Best Platy Tank Mates – FishLab
Platies are some of the most popular types of aquarium fish that are native to Central America and Mexico. They…
The Beginner’s Guide to Aquarium Test Strips – And, Why They Suck!
Maintenance
September 13, 2025
The Beginner’s Guide to Aquarium Test Strips – And, Why They Suck!
Now, I’m sure you will agree with me when I say: Good water quality and healthy fish go hand-in-hand. Just…
15 Best Red Tail Shark Tank Mates
Shark
September 13, 2025
15 Best Red Tail Shark Tank Mates
Fast, lively, and about as much fun to watch navigate your aquarium as any fish can be, red tail sharks…
15+ Popular Fish That Look Like Dragon
Species
September 13, 2025
15+ Popular Fish That Look Like Dragon
We all know how big a role dragons play in legends and mythology, stretching back to the earliest parts of…