About AquariumLab | Science-Based Aquarium & Fishkeeping Guides
AquariumLab is a science-based fishkeeping resource covering freshwater, saltwater, and planted tank setups. We write practical care guides backed by aquarium science — with honest equipment recommendations and no sponsored fluff. Our Mission Too much fishkeeping advice online is based on outdated “rules of thumb” that don’t hold up to scrutiny — things like the inch-per-gallon stocking rule or the claim that you need expensive equipment to get started. AquariumLab publishes practical, research-backed guides that help aquarists at every level make better decisions: what fish to start with, how to cycle a tank properly, which filter actually works for their setup, and how to read a water test correctly. Honest equipment recommendations. Real care requirements. No hype. ...