Libby Betta, Split-Tailed Betta Albino - XL (Betta spl. male veiltail albino)

Albino bettas are genuinely uncommon, which makes this XL albino veiltail male something of a collector's listing. The fish pairs the Libby split-tailed veiltail finnage with the pale, pigment-free albino colouring the name describes — a ghostly look that stands out instantly against plants or dark hardscape. At XL grade he arrives at around 6 cm, fully grown and fully finned.

This strain carries a moderate care rating, a step up from the standard veiltail, so he is better suited to a keeper with one successful betta behind them than to a complete novice. For tank mates, consider peaceful small bottom dwellers in suitably sized tanks, snails, calm non-nippy community fish in larger aquariums, and shrimp only with caution in heavily planted setups. The hard limits stay firm — no other male bettas, no fin-nippers, nothing aggressive or territorial, no large predators, and no fast, boisterous species that will outpace and stress him. He keeps to the upper water and turns territorial around breeding. Water-wise he is undemanding: 24–28 °C, pH anywhere from 6.0 to a relatively alkaline 7.8, and as little as 19 litres of properly heated, filtered space.

Caring for an albino is mostly ordinary betta keeping with one extra habit: observation. Pale fish show stress, nipped fins and colour changes in their finnage faster than dark ones, so a glance at feeding time tells you everything about his condition. Feed him a carnivorous diet, keep the heater set inside 24–28 °C, and use his wide pH tolerance — up to 7.8 — rather than chasing soft-water perfection he does not need. If you try a calm community setup, choose a larger aquarium and introduce him after the other fish. Expect around three years of life, and expect him to be the first fish visitors notice.

Albino veiltail care summary

• Length: roughly 6 cm at XL grade
• Lifespan: ~3 years
• Care level: moderate
• Nature: semi-aggressive
• Keep at 24–28 °C
• pH tolerance: 6.0–7.8
• 0–15 dGH hardness
• From 19 litres
• Carnivorous feeder
• Top-region swimmer

Securing this fish

Albinos appear in our stock far less often than standard colours, so availability is the limiting factor rather than price. If the strain is on your wish list, order while listed — each fish ships with a licensed live-animal courier under our live arrival guarantee.