
Hi!
I drew a betta fish again for the first time in a while. In kanji, it’s written as 闘魚 (fighting fish).
However, this time it’s subtly dragonized, so I’m calling it “闘龍魚” (betta -BabyDragon-).
Bettas are regularly stocked in aquarium shops, often lined up in tiny tanks in large numbers.
The ones with long fins are males, and as the name suggests, they are highly territorial toward others of the same species. Their display of flaring—spreading their fins to intimidate rivals—is one of their most beautiful behaviors.
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