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.
13 Best Rope Fish Tank Mates
Puffer
November 17, 2023
13 Best Rope Fish Tank Mates
The rope fish has a unique shape and appearance and can be easily identified in an aquarium. It also has…
13 Best Ember Tetra Tank Mates
Tetra
November 17, 2023
13 Best Ember Tetra Tank Mates
Anyone who has had ember tetra at home knows just how special they are to watch. They are fun-loving, social…
15 Best South American Cichlids Tank Mates
Cichlid
November 17, 2023
15 Best South American Cichlids Tank Mates
Cichlid fishes native to South America are not aggressive. They are friendlier than the cichlids that are native to Central…
13 Best Oranda Goldfish Tank Mates
Goldfish
November 17, 2023
13 Best Oranda Goldfish Tank Mates
Oranda goldfish are a popular type of fancy goldfish that are known for their distinctive head growths, or “wen,” which…
13 Best Fahaka Puffer Tank Mates
Puffer
November 17, 2023
13 Best Fahaka Puffer Tank Mates
If you plan to purchase a Fahaka Pufferfish for your home, you probably already know that they can be hyper-aggressive…
13 Best Dinosaur Bichir Tank Mates
Species
November 15, 2023
13 Best Dinosaur Bichir Tank Mates
If you have the funny-faced, delightful dinosaur bichir as your pet fish, you’ve got a great tank resident. However interesting…
13 Best Electric Yellow Cichlid Tank Mates
Cichlid
November 15, 2023
13 Best Electric Yellow Cichlid Tank Mates
Named for their bright yellow bodies, electric yellow cichlids are one of the smaller species in the cichlid families. Also…
Ranchu Goldfish – 10+ Best Care Guide and Tips
Goldfish
November 14, 2023
Ranchu Goldfish – 10+ Best Care Guide and Tips
Ranchu goldfish are a captivating and unique breed of goldfish that stand out for their distinct appearance and calm demeanor.…
15 Best Black Moor Goldfish Tank Mates – FishLab
Goldfish
November 8, 2023
15 Best Black Moor Goldfish Tank Mates – FishLab
As great as your googly-eyed Black Moor Goldfish may be, there’s no shame in wanting more variety in your aquarium!…
15 Best Seahorse Tank Mates – FishLab
Species
November 8, 2023
15 Best Seahorse Tank Mates – FishLab
Seahorses are fantastic miniature creatures that are a great addition to any aquatic tank. Since seahorses are slow, shy about…