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.
Aquarium Battery Backup – How To Save Your Tank In A Power Outage
Maintenance
November 1, 2023
Aquarium Battery Backup – How To Save Your Tank In A Power Outage
You see all that electrical equipment hooked up to your aquarium? It’s funny to think about, but that’s essentially the…
What the Heck Is the Aquarium Water Column?
Maintenance
November 1, 2023
What the Heck Is the Aquarium Water Column?
You might have come across the phrase water column in online discussions. That’s exactly how I stumbled across the phrase…
Fish Feeding Rings – Stop Your Fish Food From Floating Away
Feeding
November 1, 2023
Fish Feeding Rings – Stop Your Fish Food From Floating Away
I swear that these things are one of the best kept secrets in fishkeeping… Every single person who sees the…
What Do Bottom Feeders Eat? 10 Best Tips to Keep Them Healthy
Feeding
October 31, 2023
What Do Bottom Feeders Eat? 10 Best Tips to Keep Them Healthy
Bottom feeders are a unique group of fish that play an important role in aquatic ecosystems. As their name suggests,…
Platy Fish: Ultimate Guide (Care, Feeding, Tank)
Species
October 31, 2023
Platy Fish: Ultimate Guide (Care, Feeding, Tank)
When you take a look in most household aquariums, there’s one fish you’re almost guaranteed to spot. The platy fish…
8 Facts About Aquarium Shrimp
Shrimp
October 31, 2023
8 Facts About Aquarium Shrimp
In recent years, the aquarium shrimp has become a permanent fixture, and people are seeing the benefits of these amazing…
5 Best Floating Aquarium Plants
Plants
October 31, 2023
5 Best Floating Aquarium Plants
Do you have a fish tank or fishpond in your compound that you would like to transform? You can rework…
7 Best Tips for Building an Underwater Tunnel
Setup
October 31, 2023
7 Best Tips for Building an Underwater Tunnel
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Top 5 Worst Fish For Beginners!
Guides
October 31, 2023
Top 5 Worst Fish For Beginners!
First-time aquarists need to start with the right foot forward. As a beginner, you want your aquatic experience to be…
Bristle Worms: The Creepy Creature Hiding In Your Aquarium
Maintenance
October 30, 2023
Bristle Worms: The Creepy Creature Hiding In Your Aquarium
Did you just catch a glimpse of what looked like an underwater centipede? Do you own a saltwater aquarium? If…