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Steven Duong

Steven Duong is a writer from San Diego, California. His writing has appeared in AGNI, Catapult, and Guernica, among other publications. For his writing and literary nonprofit work, he has received fellowships from Kundiman, the Watson Foundation, and the University of Iowa.

The author’s betta fish, Chrissy, swims up to the surface of the water. She has red and blue scales. Her tank rests on a desk and is illuminated by a fluorescent lamp. The interior of the tank is decorated with various lush green plants.

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My Best Friend Is a Fish

By Steven Duong

Can a fish be a friend, a roommate, a very good dog? Steven Duong gazes at his pet betta fish, Chrissy, and sees limitless possibilities.