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+ Best Purple Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Naming
November 13, 2025
100+ Best Purple Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Purple fish keeping has been a popular and fun practice for centuries. They are often a sight to behold. Aside…
12 Best Algae Eaters For Your Aquariums
Algae
November 13, 2025
12 Best Algae Eaters For Your Aquariums
There’s nothing more annoying than algae invading your aquarium. Luckily, if it’s out of control, there’s a simple solution for…
100+ Best Jelly Fish Names -The Ultimate List
Naming
November 12, 2025
100+ Best Jelly Fish Names -The Ultimate List
While managing fish, crabs, shrimps, lobsters, and coral is quite a typical affair for aquarists, as a fish keeper, introducing…
Betta Fish Lifespan: The Essential Guide to a Healthy Siamese Fighting Fish
Betta
November 12, 2025
Betta Fish Lifespan: The Essential Guide to a Healthy Siamese Fighting Fish
Betta fish are among the most beautiful, vibrant, and dynamic fish you can introduce to your aquarium. Especially with the…
12 Best Saltwater Fish for Beginners
Saltwater
November 12, 2025
12 Best Saltwater Fish for Beginners
Saltwater tanks, called “reef tanks” in the hobby, are some of the most rewarding fish tanks you can set up.…
Refractometers – The Best Way to Test the Salinity of Your Saltwater Aquarium
Maintenance
November 12, 2025
Refractometers – The Best Way to Test the Salinity of Your Saltwater Aquarium
So, you’ve decided to set up a saltwater tank? Congratulations! Saltwater tanks require dedication, and mixing saltwater will become a…
100+ Yellow Fish Names
Naming
November 12, 2025
100+ Yellow Fish Names
Nothing brightens up an aquarium like a yellow fish, and with their striking hue ranging from pale lemon to deep…
Aquarium Bubblers – Cheap & Effective – Are They Necessary?
Maintenance
November 11, 2025
Aquarium Bubblers – Cheap & Effective – Are They Necessary?
As a kid, I remember staring at our goldfish tank for hours.There was only one thing in the tank that…
75+ Popular Fish That Start with T
Naming
November 11, 2025
75+ Popular Fish That Start with T
One of the biggest challenges that researchers have today is coming up with new names for fish that are still…
50 Best Betta Fish Tank Mates – Compatibility List
Betta
November 11, 2025
50 Best Betta Fish Tank Mates – Compatibility List
Betta fish are beautiful with their vivid colors and dream-like fins. However, most fishkeepers tend to not want to own…