The Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens, play /ˈbɛtə/), also known as the betta (particularly in the US[citation needed]), is a popular species of freshwater aquarium fish. The name of the genus is derived from ikan bettah, taken from a local dialect of Malay.[1] The wild ancestors of this fish are native to the rice paddies of Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia and are called pla-kad in Thai or trey krem in Khmer.

Get a spectacular front seat view of underwater life. The world's 2nd largest Aquarium is located in Japan and the sea life is incredible. This video is a must see. Stand and see gigantic sea creatures swim by and be in awe and wonder. It seems as if the sharks, sting rays, and all of the other schools of fish love to swim by and ham it up in front of the cameras. This is one of the most beautiful videos I've ever seen. It makes you realize how vast creation is and that there is so much more on this awesome planet that we haven't yet seen or understand.

A trip to the National Aquarium in Baltimore can be a lot of fun for the whole family. So why not add to the fun and turn this trip into a scavenger hunt? Children love to go on scavenger hunts, and having one at the aquarium will give them something different to do. Here are a few tips for planning a National Aquarium in Baltimore scavenger hunt.