Primary Assay — Betta Fish
Lateralization
Betta splendens
Betta fish show consistent lateralized turning preferences in T-maze and Y-maze paradigms, reflecting brain hemispheric specialization. Laterality indices quantify the strength and direction of behavioral asymmetry.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Betta splendens.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Turning bias | % | Left vs right eye preference |
| Laterality index | -1 to +1 | Strength and direction of bias |
References
Citations for Lateralization
- Eisenreich BR, Szalda-Petree A. (2015). Behavioral effects of fluoxetine on aggression and associative learning in Siamese fighting fish (Betta splendens). Behav Processes, 121, 37-42. PMID: 26514564
Compatible Equipment
Hardware for Betta Fish Research
Mirror Aggression Setup
Controlled display testing
Novel Environment Arena
Boldness and exploration
Lateralization Maze (T/Y)
Turning bias measurement
Video Tracking System
Automated behavior scoring
Color Stimulus Display
Visual preference testing
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Our team will configure the protocol, camera rig, and analysis pipeline for your betta fish facility.
