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 Dojo Loach Tank Mates – FishLab
Loach

15 Best Dojo Loach Tank Mates – FishLab

Hoping to find the perfect pal for your dojo loach? You’ll need tank mates that are compatible for the safety…
15 Best Peacock Eel Tank Mates – FishLab
Eel

15 Best Peacock Eel Tank Mates – FishLab

Looking for some company for your peacock eel? You’re in luck! Finding the best peacock eel tank mates is a…
15 Best Turtle Tank Mates – FishLab
Species

15 Best Turtle Tank Mates – FishLab

Turtles can make fascinating and delightful pets, often becoming the stars of their aquatic world. But if you’re thinking about…
13 Best Bala Shark Tank Mates
Shark

13 Best Bala Shark Tank Mates

Sometimes called the “gentle giants” of the aquarium world, it’s tough to imagine a better pet fish than a Bala…
15 Best Kribensis Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab
Cichlid

15 Best Kribensis Cichlid Tank Mates – FishLab

Looking for the perfect tank mate for your Kribensis cichlid? These popular fish (Pelvicachromis pulcher) have easygoing personalities, flourish in…
15 Best Golden Severum Tank Mates – FishLab
Species

15 Best Golden Severum Tank Mates – FishLab

You can add fish from all over the world to create a harmonious tank community. Many aquarists often wonder if…
15 Best Odessa Barb Tank Mates – FishLab
Barb

15 Best Odessa Barb Tank Mates – FishLab

Hoping to find the perfect tank mates for your Odessa Barb? Look no further than our list of the 15…
15 Best Red Claw Crab Tank Mates – FishLab
Species

15 Best Red Claw Crab Tank Mates – FishLab

Red claw crabs are an intensely aggressive species and notorious for their hunting skills. They love slightly brackish water with…
15 Best Roseline Shark Tank Mates – FishLab
Shark

15 Best Roseline Shark Tank Mates – FishLab

Your Roseline shark deserves some friends, but not all are suitable. Let’s take a look at the 15 best Roseline…
15 Best Kissing Gourami Tank Mates – FishLab
Gourami

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…