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.
How to Easily Identify And Remove Green Spot Algae
Maintenance
August 16, 2024
How to Easily Identify And Remove Green Spot Algae
Uh oh… You see those little green spots in your aquarium? Kinda looks like green chicken pox, right? Well, that’s…
Hands-on with the Python Water Changer (Why it’s great!)
Maintenance
August 16, 2024
Hands-on with the Python Water Changer (Why it’s great!)
Made inUSALength25 – 100 feet (extensions available)Gravel tube10-inch long, 2-inch diameter (longer tubes available) The Python water change system was…
Beginners Guide to the Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle
Guides
August 16, 2024
Beginners Guide to the Aquarium Nitrogen Cycle
Hey there, aquarium enthusiasts! You might not be able to see it, but deep inside your aquarium, a crucial process…
Best Pond Aerators in 2024
Pond
August 16, 2024
Best Pond Aerators in 2024
Aerators play a vital role in ponds with fish. Without a pond aerator, the dissolved oxygen content (DOC) could fall…
23 Colorful Freshwater Fish For Every Fish Tank
Freshwater
August 15, 2024
23 Colorful Freshwater Fish For Every Fish Tank
For many people, the word “fish” conjures up images of dull gray or brown creatures swimming aimlessly in murky water.…
DIY Koi Fish Pond: What Do I Need To Build a Backyard Pond?
Koi
August 15, 2024
DIY Koi Fish Pond: What Do I Need To Build a Backyard Pond?
If you’ve been considering adding a Koi pond in your backyard, then you would be making the right choice. Lots…
Can Male and Female Betta Live Together? A Comprehensive Guide to Betta Compatibility
Betta
August 15, 2024
Can Male and Female Betta Live Together? A Comprehensive Guide to Betta Compatibility
Bettas are a famously territorial species. They’re not very eager to share their space with others, especially if “others” are…
Veiltail Betta Fish: Male & Female Care Guide
Betta
August 15, 2024
Veiltail Betta Fish: Male & Female Care Guide
Everyone can agree that betta fish are a stunning freshwater genus that everyone wants to keep in a tank. Choosing…
How To Use Activated Carbon In Your Aquarium!
Maintenance
August 15, 2024
How To Use Activated Carbon In Your Aquarium!
Dive into the magical world of aquarium care with activated carbon, your go-to solution for crystal-clear water and odor-free tanks! …
How To Identify And Kill Blue-green Algae (In Just Days!)
Maintenance
August 15, 2024
How To Identify And Kill Blue-green Algae (In Just Days!)
It’s alive! Blue-green algae, that is. And if you are not careful, this strange green slime can soon take over…