Tony G.

I think the title says it all, just a question that popped into my head just now

mathas

Splendens is a latin word meaning "shining" or "bright".

As part of the scientific name betta splendens, it's the species name, distinguishing the common betta from other species within the Betta genus.

Tony G.

aaaaa so how do you tell them apart??

Jequila

Can I also ask a silly question? I just didn't want to make a thread for it...
How do you pronounce betta? Is the bet part like "I make a bet with him" or does it sound like 'bay'?

Paleofish

Well they just have a different look Well there are over 20 species of betta, So there really is no easy answer to that question. But if you had a look at a betta species that wasn't "B.splendens" You would clearly know

I say betta like "Bet Ta" lol.

I just want to throw this in, But really the domestic B.splendens That we have isn't a pure species anymore. The domestic bettas are hybrids of different species in the splendens complex and It's REALLY hard to find a pure splendens and if you do it's going to cost a bit.

Tony G.

Haha ok

AmongthePuffers

I suppose they are both correct, it just depends on which one you preferably use. I say betta as "bay-ta".

Bad Wolf

just the scientific name. splendens = splendid = amazing. a few people say bay - ta but it really is bet - ta.