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.

Filter

2 weeks ago

Chemical Filtration: Removing What Other Filters Can’t!

Chemical filtration is the creepy uncle of the aquarium world. It may not be popular, but if your aquarium is…

Maintenance

3 weeks ago

What Are Bio Balls and Why Are They so Good for Biological Filtration?

You know those small black plastic balls… The ones that sit inside aquarium filters? Well, those are called bio balls.…

Plants

3 weeks ago

Best Aquarium Plant Fertilizers for 2024

Water, plants, air, soil, and stone are Mother Nature’s gift to us. Water gives us life, plants provide us with…

FAQ

3 weeks ago

What Is pH and How to Easily Test It in Your Aquarium?

If you think back to high school science, you might remember talk of water pH. I remember smugly telling my…

FAQ

3 weeks ago

How To Safely Lower pH In Your Aquarium

Maintaining a healthy pH level is crucial for the quality of the water in your fish tank. If the pH…

Maintenance

3 weeks ago

Perfectly Measure Anything You Add to Your Aquarium With ml Measuring Tool

A wise man once told me… If you don’t measure it, then I can guarantee you are not adding the…

Goldfish

3 weeks ago

Goldfish Tank Setup – Simple Guide for Beginners

Setting up a new goldfish tank isn’t as complicated as some think. You can achieve a pretty and reliable tank…

Heater

3 weeks ago

Aquarium Heater Wattage Calculator: Determine the Right Size for Your Tank

Aquarium heaters are essential for maintaining the right water temperature for the fish and other aquatic life in your tank.…

Maintenance

3 weeks ago

Gang Valve – A Single Fitting to Split & Control Your Airline!

Most aquarium air pumps only have enough nozzles to run one or two airline tubes. As you are no doubt…

Setup

3 weeks ago

Aquarium Oxygen: The Essential Ingredient to a Healthy Aquarium

You might not be able to see it, but it’s actually one of the most important parts of your aquarium.…