How to Use betta in a Sentence

betta

noun
  • But bettas don’t play well with other fish inside the tank, especially other males.
    Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Known for their vibrant colors and voluminous and elongated flowy fins, bettas make for standout selections for any fish tank.
    Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Milburn had to ultimately pause her full-scale fostering of bettas once her family routine changed and demanded more out of her.
    Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Beyond the science lessons, betta care can teach routine and responsibility.
    Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Caring for a betta can help kids learn responsibility, routine, and empathy when adults guide and supervise the process.
    Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Rare-colored and-patterned betta fish can command prices into the hundreds and thousands of dollars, but your average betta can be bought for under $20 at a local pet store.
    Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026
  • PetSmart stores offer a wide selection of fish, including popular pets like guppies, bettas, and goldfish, as well as all the necessary aquarium supplies, food, and filters.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Amy Milburn ran a betta rescue out of her Carlisle, Pennsylvania, home from 2021 to 2024, rehabbing dozens of fish through those years.
    Sierra Leone Starks, Parents, 10 Feb. 2026

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