Primary Assay — Betta Fish
Mirror-Elicited Aggression
Betta splendens
Mirror tests elicit robust aggressive displays without risk of injury. Opercular flaring, lateral displays, and approach latency provide reliable, repeatable measures of aggression intensity and individual differences.
Quantitative Output
Measured Parameters
Every parameter is automatically tracked frame-by-frame in the ConductVision pipeline for Betta splendens.
| Parameter | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Opercular flaring duration | s | Gill cover display |
| Lateral display frequency | count | Broadside threat posture |
| Approach latency to mirror | s | Aggression onset |
| Total display time | s | Cumulative aggressive behavior |
References
Citations for Mirror-Elicited Aggression
- 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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Lateralization
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