Betta, Siamese fighting fish
GPTKB entity
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:fish
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| gptkbp:average_temperature |
76 to 82 ° F
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| gptkbp:behavior |
territorial
can be solitary |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
year-round
selective breeding varies with conditions bubble nest builder aggression during breeding male builds nest, female lays eggs |
| gptkbp:color |
multiple
males become more colorful solid, bi-color, multi-color depends on genetics stress can cause color fading |
| gptkbp:common_name |
Siamese fighting fish, Betta fish
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
not endangered
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
popular in aquaculture
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| gptkbp:diet |
carnivorous
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| gptkbp:egg_color |
male guards eggs
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Osphronemidae
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| gptkbp:features |
vibrant colors
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| gptkbp:fighting_style |
males fight to establish dominance
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| gptkbp:fins |
long fin, short fin
veil tail, crown tail, halfmoon |
| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
2-3 times a day
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| gptkbp:fuel_capacity |
minimum 5 gallons
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| gptkbp:gender |
flaring fins to attract females
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| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
high among captive populations
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| gptkbp:habitat |
freshwater
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Betta, Siamese fighting fish
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| gptkbp:is_popular_in |
gptkb:fish
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| gptkbp:level |
6.5 to 7.5
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
3 to 5 years
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| gptkbp:lighting |
plants, hiding spots recommended
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| gptkbp:market |
widely available in pet stores
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| gptkbp:native_to |
gptkb:Southeast_Asia
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| gptkbp:notable_battle |
used in traditional fighting contests
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| gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Anabantiformes
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| gptkbp:personality_trait |
aggressive
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| gptkbp:related_species |
other bettas, aggressive fish
snails, some tetras |
| gptkbp:reproduction |
less aggressive than males
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| gptkbp:research_interest |
behavioral studies
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| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Betta_splendens
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| gptkbp:size |
2.5 to 3 inches
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| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
fin rot, velvet disease
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| gptkbp:species |
labyrinth organ
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| gptkbp:symptoms |
fading colors, lethargy
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| gptkbp:tank_mates |
peaceful fish recommended.
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| gptkbp:traded_on |
requires clean water
requires filtration and heating |
| gptkbp:water_quality |
important for health
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| gptkbp:water_source |
high oxygen levels
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