betta
Colorful solitary swimmer
A betta is a small, brightly colored freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, popular in home aquariums.
Males are known for their elaborate flowing fins and aggressive territorial behavior—two males in the same tank will fight, earning them the name Siamese fighting fish.
Bettas can breathe air directly, allowing them to survive in small containers, though they thrive in larger spaces.
Large storage vessel
- filterPorous separation device
- heaterDevice producing warmth
- thermometerHeat-measuring instrument
- plantsPhotosynthesizing rooted organisms
gravel · substrate · lighting · aeration · pH · water change · conditioner · ornaments
Expanding outward suddenly
- territorialDefensive about owned space
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
- dominanceSuperior influence over others
display · combat · sparring · rivalry · male · isolation · divider · aggression
Southeast Asian kingdom
- Southeast AsiaTropical peninsula and islands
- SiamThailand's former name
- SiameseOf old Thailand
- rice paddyFlooded grain cultivation area
Mekong · tropical · wild type · shallow water · native habitat · conservation
Showing shifting spectral colors
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
- multicoloredHaving multiple hues
variegated · metallic · fins · halfmoon · veiltail · galaxy · marble · dragon scale
Giving food to
- pelletsSmall compressed spheres
- bloodwormsRed midge larvae
- brine shrimpTiny saline-water crustacean
- daphniaFreshwater microscopic crustacean
fasting · water change · temperature · tropical · disease · fin rot · velvet · dropsy
tank
Large storage vessel
- filterPorous separation device
- heaterDevice producing warmth
- thermometerHeat-measuring instrument
plants · gravel · substrate · lighting · aeration · pH · water change · conditioner · ornaments · algae
flaring
Expanding outward suddenly
- territorialDefensive about owned space
- fightingEngaging in physical conflict
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
dominance · display · combat · sparring · rivalry · male · isolation · divider · aggression · pugnacity
Thailand
Southeast Asian kingdom
- Southeast AsiaTropical peninsula and islands
- SiamThailand's former name
- SiameseOf old Thailand
rice paddy · Mekong · tropical · wild type · shallow water · native habitat · conservation
iridescent
Showing shifting spectral colors
- vibrantFull of life, intensity
- shimmeringGleaming with wavering light
- brilliantIntensely bright or gifted
multicolored · variegated · metallic · fins · halfmoon · veiltail · galaxy · marble · dragon scale · mustard gas
feeding
Giving food to
- pelletsSmall compressed spheres
- bloodwormsRed midge larvae
- brine shrimpTiny saline-water crustacean
daphnia · fasting · water change · temperature · tropical · disease · fin rot · velvet · dropsy · swim bladder