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 Ghost Shrimp Tank Mates – FishLab
Shrimp

15 Best Ghost Shrimp Tank Mates – FishLab

If you’re hoping to add even more quirky critters to a tank that already has the incredible ghost shrimp occupying…
15 Best Yoyo Loach Tank Mates – FishLab
Loach

15 Best Yoyo Loach Tank Mates – FishLab

Looking for a way to spice up your aquarium without freaking your yoyo loach out? Look no further than this…
15 Best Scarlet Badis Tank Mates – FishLab
Species

15 Best Scarlet Badis Tank Mates – FishLab

Scarlet badis are some of the cutest, most diminutive fish colored a vibrant fire-engine red with amazing blue stripes running…
15 Best Odessa Barb Tank Mates – FishLab
Barb

15 Best Odessa Barb Tank Mates – FishLab

Hoping to find the perfect tank mates for your Odessa Barb? Look no further than our list of the 15…
15 Best Silver Arowana Tank Mates – FishLab
Species

15 Best Silver Arowana Tank Mates – FishLab

Hailing from the Amazon River’s floodplains, the bony-tongued Silver Arowana is a large freshwater fish with glints of pink, yellow,…
15 Best Red Devil Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab
Cichlid

15 Best Red Devil Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab

The yellow to fire engine red bodies of red devil cichlids are a great addition to any tank but these…
Pictus Catfish: Size, Care And Where To Get Them
Catfish

Pictus Catfish: Size, Care And Where To Get Them

Pictus catfish is one of the favorite and most preferred freshwater fishes. There are a lot of reasons why hobby…
10 Best Foods for African Dwarf Frogs!
Frog

10 Best Foods for African Dwarf Frogs!

African Dwarf Frogs are fascinating creatures that are becoming increasingly popular as pets. These tiny amphibians are native to Africa…
What Do Otocinclus Eat? The Ultimate Guide to Diet, Care & Behaviour
Catfish

What Do Otocinclus Eat? The Ultimate Guide to Diet, Care & Behaviour

Otocinclus, also known as dwarf suckers or otos, are a small species of catfish that are popular among aquarium enthusiasts.…
What Do African Cichlids Eat? The Ultimate Guide To Diet, Care & Behaviour
Cichlid

What Do African Cichlids Eat? The Ultimate Guide To Diet, Care & Behaviour

African cichlids are a popular fish species found in freshwater habitats in Africa. They are known for their vibrant colors…