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 Koi Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Naming
November 11, 2025
100+ Best Koi Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Koi fish are one of the greatest fish species you can own; they’re elegant and beautiful, and having them in…
How Much Are Koi Fish? 2023 Cost Breakdown & Comparisons
Koi
November 11, 2025
How Much Are Koi Fish? 2023 Cost Breakdown & Comparisons
In 2017, a 9-year-old female Kohaku koi fish was sold for a staggering $1.8 million, setting a record for the…
12 Best Auratus Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab
Cichlid
November 10, 2025
12 Best Auratus Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab
The Auratus cichlid can become a wonderful addition to your aquarium as long as you understand how to take proper…
15 Best Pea Puffer Tank Mates
Puffer
November 10, 2025
15 Best Pea Puffer Tank Mates
Tiny, fierce, and full of personality, Pea Puffers are the smallest pufferfish in the world, known for their unique combination…
15 Best Oscar Tank Mates
Species
November 8, 2025
15 Best Oscar Tank Mates
Your Oscar may be wonderful to watch on its own, but if you want to spice up your tank with…
75+ Popular Fish That Start with J
Naming
November 8, 2025
75+ Popular Fish That Start with J
Believe it or not, even though there are tens of thousands of fish species worldwide, finding 75+ popular fish that…
Java Fern: Species, Planting, Growth, and Care
Plants
November 8, 2025
Java Fern: Species, Planting, Growth, and Care
The freshwater aquarium is set, the fish are swimming, and, well, you decide to liven it up and bring some…
Low Light Aquarium Plants
Plants
November 8, 2025
Low Light Aquarium Plants
It is challenging to create a stunning aquarium by adding only some fish to the tank. You will have to…
75+ Popular Fish Starting With R
Naming
November 8, 2025
75+ Popular Fish Starting With R
There are endless types of fish in the world; more than 33000 and among these, there are many popular fish…
100+ Best Edible Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Species
November 8, 2025
100+ Best Edible Fish Names – The Ultimate List
Giving your fish a name can definitely help your aquatic friend develop more personality and charm! Also, choosing a name…