Once upon a time, there was a Beta fish on a shelf in a pet store. In the store in his tiny bowl, he ferociously swam at the other male Betas nearby. He swam so vigorously, that his new owner called him “Spaz,” and took him home.
Spaz was the king of his new two-gallon bowl, and he was ready to protect it against any other male Betas who might try to invade his territory.
Spaz grew up into a large, purple fish, who sometimes showed more blue or more red; and even a hint of green depending on the light. His fins grew long, and he was a large and most impressive looking fish. When he flared his gill covers to warn others to stay away, he looked quite fearsome.
Then one day, Spaz saw another male Beta looking at him. Spaz approached cautiously, ready to defend his territory. When he got a good look at the other fish, he noticed that it was very large and had striking colors and long fins that looked like gauze skirts.
For the first time ever, Spaz was unsure about rushing into a fight with this fierce looking fish. This opponent was more spectacular than any Beta that Spaz had ever seen. Eventually, Spaz decided to swim off, and not try to chase the other fish away.
Later, seeing that Spaz was not interested in chasing his reflection in the mirror, Spaz’s owner put the mirror away.
Spaz was the king of his new two-gallon bowl, and he was ready to protect it against any other male Betas who might try to invade his territory.
Spaz grew up into a large, purple fish, who sometimes showed more blue or more red; and even a hint of green depending on the light. His fins grew long, and he was a large and most impressive looking fish. When he flared his gill covers to warn others to stay away, he looked quite fearsome.
Then one day, Spaz saw another male Beta looking at him. Spaz approached cautiously, ready to defend his territory. When he got a good look at the other fish, he noticed that it was very large and had striking colors and long fins that looked like gauze skirts.
For the first time ever, Spaz was unsure about rushing into a fight with this fierce looking fish. This opponent was more spectacular than any Beta that Spaz had ever seen. Eventually, Spaz decided to swim off, and not try to chase the other fish away.
Later, seeing that Spaz was not interested in chasing his reflection in the mirror, Spaz’s owner put the mirror away.
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