Are YOU calling this FISH a BEET? This fish is known as a Siamese Fighting Fish, or a Betta, (two t's, pronounced "BET-uh," for its scientific name, genus name "Betta," species name "splendens." "Beta," (one t, pronounced "BAY-tuh," is the genus name for various plant species, especially the common garden beet, "Beta vulgaris." Just hoping to clear up any confusion over the name...
