I totally jocked my girlfriend and went out and bought a betta fish.  She showed up to my house one day with a fish and a bowl and I was like I NEED TO GET ONE OF THOSE.  So, I upstaged her and bought the handsomer, more vibrant $6.99 fish.

Yeah, this dude is awesome.  I dunno why I never thought to do this before. They’re really nice to look at, and they just add this great aesthetic value to my room.

Here are some facts about Betta fish:

• Their natural habitat is found in South-East Asia (specifically Thailand and Cambodia).
• Can live up to 4 years.
• Can’t live in the same space with another Betta fish or they will rip each other apart.
• Grow to about 6 cm (or 2.4 inches).
• Males are prettier than the females.

Check out the Betta fish wikipedia page.  And go out and get one.