Fighter Facts

1. Male fighters can't live together, because they attack each other all the time.

2. The name 'Betta Splendens' means beautiful warrior

3. Fighters are 'labyrinth' fish, and have a labyrinth organ on their heads which allows them to breathe atmospheric oxygen

4. Fighters come in lots of colours, including white, yellow, orange, red, green, royal blue, steel blue, black, pastel, and cellophane!

5. The male fighter builds a nest out of bubbles

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