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.
What Aquarium to Buy? Things You Need to Know When Choosing Your First Aquarium
Aquarium
November 12, 2022
What Aquarium to Buy? Things You Need to Know When Choosing Your First Aquarium
It’s a fact: If you want pet fish, you need an aquarium. Because of this, it’s the first piece of…
Gang Valve – A Single Fitting to Split & Control Your Airline!
Maintenance
November 12, 2022
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…
The 2 Best Mesh Bags For Holding Your Filter Media (18 Tested!)
Filter
November 12, 2022
The 2 Best Mesh Bags For Holding Your Filter Media (18 Tested!)
Quick, name a piece of aquarium equipment! I’m 99.9% certain you didn’t say filter media bag. My point is that…
Is a Fish the Right Pet for You? 7 Reasons Why It Might Not Be
Guides
November 12, 2022
Is a Fish the Right Pet for You? 7 Reasons Why It Might Not Be
Are you considering buying a pet fish? Excellent choice! But they certainly are not for everyone. I have had pet…
What the Heck Is Bioload and Why Is It Important to Your Aquarium?
FAQ
November 12, 2022
What the Heck Is Bioload and Why Is It Important to Your Aquarium?
When reading online, it’s likely you have stumbled across the word bioload. Confused, you likely Googled “What is bioload?” Well,…
Spray Bars: Create Gentle Water Movement with this Simple Device!
Setup
November 12, 2022
Spray Bars: Create Gentle Water Movement with this Simple Device!
It always surprises me how few people have heard of a spray bar. While they certainly aren’t for everyone, there…
Slowly Release Fish Food Block: Why You Should Avoid It!
Maintenance
November 12, 2022
Slowly Release Fish Food Block: Why You Should Avoid It!
What if I told you: There is a special type of fish food that can keep your fish fed for…
Gouramis: Why Should You Get This Fish For Your Aquarium?
Gourami
November 4, 2022
Gouramis: Why Should You Get This Fish For Your Aquarium?
If you’re relatively new at fishkeeping or have never had any fish before, Gourami fish are a good place to…
A Care Guide for Pea Puffers
Guides
November 4, 2022
A Care Guide for Pea Puffers
If there was a prize going for the cutest aquarium addition of all time, the Pea Puffer would certainly be…
How Long Can Fish Live Out of Water?
FAQ
November 4, 2022
How Long Can Fish Live Out of Water?
Reeling in a big catch is any angler’s dream come true, but unless you’re planning on preserving that fish or…