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.
100+ Funny Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Naming
May 20, 2024
100+ Funny Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Pet fish naming should be fun and creative. Unfortunately, we often focus too much on the creative side. Somebody, think…
Are Betta Fish Smart? A Comprehensive Guide to Betta Cognitive Abilities
Betta
May 8, 2024
Are Betta Fish Smart? A Comprehensive Guide to Betta Cognitive Abilities
There’s more than meets the eyes with bettas. These fish are more than your average aquarium pet; they’re a pretty…
Finding Nemo Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Naming
May 5, 2024
Finding Nemo Fish Names – The Ultimate List
The ocean is an intriguing and diverse ecosystem, and naming your pet is not just pixels on a screen but…
100+ Cute Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Naming
May 5, 2024
100+ Cute Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Are you searching for a charming name for your aquatic companion? Look no further—our comprehensive guide to cute fish names…
100+ Best PET Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Naming
May 5, 2024
100+ Best PET Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Your pet fish may not exactly waddle about the house like furrier and outdoursier pets or make quite as much…
How Many Eggs Do Betta Fish Lay? A Comprehensive Guide to Betta Reproduction
Betta
May 5, 2024
How Many Eggs Do Betta Fish Lay? A Comprehensive Guide to Betta Reproduction
New betta aquarists must remember the breeding issue when preparing for their first pet. But bettas need to breed, which…
100+ Weird Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Naming
April 30, 2024
100+ Weird Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Naming your fish can be a fun part of having a pet! Instead of using common names like “Goldie” or…
White Algae in An Aquarium – Causes & How to Get Rid
Algae
April 27, 2024
White Algae in An Aquarium – Causes & How to Get Rid
White algae can be annoying in an aquarium. Sure, these common tank algae are not dangerous for your fish, but…
Cobalt Neo-Therm Heater Review – Is This The Best Aquarium Heater?
Heater
April 22, 2024
Cobalt Neo-Therm Heater Review – Is This The Best Aquarium Heater?
The Cobalt Neo-Therm is one of the most popular submersible heaters on the market. And if you are here, you…
15 Best Congo Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
Tetra
April 22, 2024
15 Best Congo Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
Congo Tetras, belonging to the family Alestidae, is a species of peaceful schooling fish native to the Congo River Basin…