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 Glofish tetra Tank Mates
Tetra
November 17, 2023
15 Best Glofish tetra Tank Mates
If you are curious about adopting a glofish tetra, you have come to the right place! These freshwater fish thrive…
13 Best Dwarf Puffer Tank Mates
Puffer
November 17, 2023
13 Best Dwarf Puffer Tank Mates
Dwarf puffer fish are a popular pick for people that are fleshing out their home aquarium for a couple of…
13 Best Rope Fish Tank Mates
Puffer
November 17, 2023
13 Best Rope Fish Tank Mates
The rope fish has a unique shape and appearance and can be easily identified in an aquarium. It also has…
13 Best Ember Tetra Tank Mates
Tetra
November 17, 2023
13 Best Ember Tetra Tank Mates
Anyone who has had ember tetra at home knows just how special they are to watch. They are fun-loving, social…
15 Best South American Cichlids Tank Mates
Cichlid
November 17, 2023
15 Best South American Cichlids Tank Mates
Cichlid fishes native to South America are not aggressive. They are friendlier than the cichlids that are native to Central…
13 Best Oranda Goldfish Tank Mates
Goldfish
November 17, 2023
13 Best Oranda Goldfish Tank Mates
Oranda goldfish are a popular type of fancy goldfish that are known for their distinctive head growths, or “wen,” which…
13 Best Fahaka Puffer Tank Mates
Puffer
November 17, 2023
13 Best Fahaka Puffer Tank Mates
If you plan to purchase a Fahaka Pufferfish for your home, you probably already know that they can be hyper-aggressive…
Ceramic Rings: Affordable and Effective Bio Media
Filter
November 15, 2023
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…
13 Best Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Tank Mates
Cichlid
November 15, 2023
13 Best Electric Blue Jack Dempsey Tank Mates
Electric blue Jack Dempsey fish makes excellent additions to your home aquarium. The fish is vibrant and electric blue, hence…
13 Best Apistogramma Tank Mates
Species
November 15, 2023
13 Best Apistogramma Tank Mates
If you’ve recently decided on an Apistogramma – also known as a Dwarf Cichlid – for your aquarium, you might…