Definition of "betta" [betta]

• Any of various species of small, brightly colored, long-finned freshwater fishes of the genus Betta, found in southeast Asia. (noun)

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• ""South Africa," our female betta is looking kind of green around the gills (though not literally)."
• "Or will there always be small, clear-ish floaty bits in betta water?"
• "Neither the shrimp/goby duo nor the betta are the subject of this post, though."