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.
Indian Almond Leaves: Keeping Your Fish Happy, Naturally.
Care
September 13, 2025
Indian Almond Leaves: Keeping Your Fish Happy, Naturally.
If you have been keeping fish for a while now, it’s highly likely you have heard of Indian almond leaves.…
Ceramic Rings: Affordable and Effective Bio Media
Filter
September 13, 2025
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…
15+ Popular Fish That Look Like a Stingray
Lookalike
September 13, 2025
15+ Popular Fish That Look Like a Stingray
Stingrays are cartilaginous fish that are found all over the world, in different parts of the Earth’s oceans. Currently, there…
How to Identify and Destroy Hydra in Aquarium (In Just Days)
Maintenance
September 13, 2025
How to Identify and Destroy Hydra in Aquarium (In Just Days)
If you are a Greek mythology buff, or just enjoyed Disney’s Hercules, you are all too familiar with the hydra.…
Aquarium Stock Calculator
Setup
September 13, 2025
Aquarium Stock Calculator
Understanding the delicate balance of a thriving aquatic environment is crucial when setting up or maintaining an aquarium. I place…
How To Use Activated Carbon In Your Aquarium!
Maintenance
September 13, 2025
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! …
A Care Guide for Pea Puffers
Guides
September 13, 2025
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…
What The Heck Is A Drip Loop? And Do You Need One?
Setup
September 13, 2025
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
September 13, 2025
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…
How Many Fish Per Gallon In Your Aquarium
FAQ
September 13, 2025
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…