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Definition of slender betta

slender betta

Plural:slender bettas
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A species of labyrinth freshwater fish in the gourami family, characterized by its elongated body and native to the blackwater peat swamp forests of Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra.

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"Aquarium hobbyists interested in specialized blackwater habitats often seek out the slender betta, which requires soft, highly acidic water to thrive."

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