Siamese Fighting Fish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fish
gptkbp:battle popular in fish fighting culture
gptkbp:behavior aggressive
stress, hiding, aggression
gptkbp:breedingSeason courtship display
high with proper care
year-round in captivity
bubble nest builder
males become more vibrant
should be separate from main tank
gptkbp:careInstructions requires clean water
requires special care
gptkbp:climate can tolerate lower temperatures
gptkbp:colors various colors
red, blue, green, purple
selective breeding for colors
gptkbp:commonName Betta fish
gptkbp:community_service fin_rot,_velvet_disease
gptkbp:conservationEfforts not endangered
gptkbp:cuisine pellets, flakes, live food
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:eggColor up to 500 eggs
gptkbp:family Osphronemidae
gptkbp:famousFor aquarium trade
gptkbp:fishSpecies labyrinth organ
part of traditional sports in some cultures
requires regular monitoring.
gptkbp:foragingBehavior 2-3 times a day
gptkbp:gender more colorful than females
gptkbp:genus Betta
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
gptkbp:healthcare beneficial for hiding spots
ich, dropsy
gptkbp:history originated_in_Thailand
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Siamese Fighting Fish
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:Southeast_Asia
gptkbp:parent male cares for eggs
gptkbp:scientificName Betta splendens
gptkbp:size up to 3 inches
gptkbp:socialResponsibility territorial
can recognize owners
gptkbp:team requires hiding spots
minimum 5 gallons
should not be kept with other males
gptkbp:type short_fin,_long_fin
veiltail,_crowntail,_halfmoon
gptkbp:waterManagement important for health
75 to 82 °F
gptkbp:waterQuality needs regular water changes
gptkbp:waterSource 6.5 to 7.5
gptkbp:wingArea long and flowing