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 Snowflake Eel Tank Mates – FishLab
Eel
April 24, 2023
15 Best Snowflake Eel Tank Mates – FishLab
Also known as the snowflake moray, starry eel, and the white and zebra moray eel, this carnivorous eel is named…
15 Best Cherry Barb Tank Mates – FishLab
Barb
April 24, 2023
15 Best Cherry Barb Tank Mates – FishLab
Need good tank mates for your Cherry Barb fish? Peaceful fish who live in placid schools or prefer to bury…
15 Best Sparkling Gourami Tank Mates – FishLab
Gourami
April 24, 2023
15 Best Sparkling Gourami Tank Mates – FishLab
Sparkling Gouramis, also called Pygmy Gouramis, are docile, delicately iridescent, and thrive with other tiny and placid species in a…
15 Best Buenos Aires Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
Tetra
April 24, 2023
15 Best Buenos Aires Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
Buenos Aires Tetras are sparkling fish that add exotic color to any tank. If you want to give your fish…
15 Best Black Skirt Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
Tetra
April 24, 2023
15 Best Black Skirt Tetra Tank Mates – FishLab
These peaceful, monochromatic fish have a subtle appeal that can add active swimming movements to the middle and top water…
15 Best Kissing Gourami Tank Mates – FishLab
Gourami
April 24, 2023
15 Best Kissing Gourami Tank Mates – FishLab
The kissing gourami is a popular aquarium fish due to its colorful bodies, energetic temperament, and ease of care. Their…
15 Best Parrot Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab
Species
April 24, 2023
15 Best Parrot Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab
The exotic Parrot Cichlid is a fun and playful addition to any community tank. Since they are full grazers, who…
13 Best African Clawed Frog Tank Mates
Frog
December 17, 2022
13 Best African Clawed Frog Tank Mates
When selecting the ideal tank mates for African clawed frogs, size counts. They are the perfect size for the frog…
15 Best Peacock Cichlid Tank Mates
Cichlid
December 17, 2022
15 Best Peacock Cichlid Tank Mates
Your new peacock cichlid is your pride and joy- but your aquarium looks a little empty. What are the best…
15 Best Crayfish Tank Mates
Crayfish
November 30, 2022
15 Best Crayfish Tank Mates
Who doesn’t enjoy watching a crayfish scuttle around inside their tank? However, if you’ve seen a certain undersea Pixar film,…