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 Red Claw Crab Tank Mates – FishLab
Species
November 8, 2023
15 Best Red Claw Crab Tank Mates – FishLab
Red claw crabs are an intensely aggressive species and notorious for their hunting skills. They love slightly brackish water with…
15 Best African Butterfly Fish Tank Mates – FishLab
Species
November 8, 2023
15 Best African Butterfly Fish Tank Mates – FishLab
For a true challenge, add an African butterfly fish to your aquarium. They’re interesting hunters, preferring the topmost area of…
15 Best Roseline Shark Tank Mates – FishLab
Shark
November 8, 2023
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…
How Long Does a Shrimp Live? 9 Surprising Facts!
FAQ
November 8, 2023
How Long Does a Shrimp Live? 9 Surprising Facts!
Are you ever curious about how long marine creatures live? In particular, how long does a shrimp live? How well…
15 Best Pictus Catfish Tank Mates – FishLab
Catfish
November 8, 2023
15 Best Pictus Catfish Tank Mates – FishLab
If you’re a fish lover, there is no doubt you have either considered purchasing the adorable wonder that is the…
15 Best Blue Gourami Tank Mates – FishLab
Gourami
November 8, 2023
15 Best Blue Gourami Tank Mates – FishLab
Putting together a community tank requires a lot of background research on every species you want to house. Any misstep…
15 Best Serpae Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
Tetra
November 8, 2023
15 Best Serpae Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
Many fish make a bright and colorful aquarium that any fish owner can be proud of! However, if you own…
11 Best Fire Eel Tank mates – FishLab
Eel
November 8, 2023
11 Best Fire Eel Tank mates – FishLab
Native to lakes and to muddy rivers in southeast Asia, the Fire Eel is a peaceful, bottom-dwelling fish that you’ll…
13 Best Honey Gourami Tank Mates – FishLab
Gourami
November 8, 2023
13 Best Honey Gourami Tank Mates – FishLab
Honey Gourami, otherwise known as Sunset Gourami, are a beautiful addition to any tank – but you might be looking…
13 Best Harlequin Rasbora Tank Mates – FishLab
Species
November 8, 2023
13 Best Harlequin Rasbora Tank Mates – FishLab
Finding the best Harlequin Rasbora tank mates can be trickier than you might think. Although they are some of the…