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Libby Betta, Split-Tailed Betta ALBINO - XL (Betta spl. male veiltail albino)
24–28°C · pH 6–7.8 · 19L
£10.99
XL red veiltail male betta, ~6 cm with full split-tailed finnage. Easy care, semi-aggressive. 24–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5, from 19 litres.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
Betta spl. male veiltail red
XL red veiltail male betta, ~6 cm with full split-tailed finnage. Easy care, semi-aggressive. 24–28°C, pH 6.0–7.5, from 19 litres.
Adult size is the maximum length this species reaches at full maturity (scientific sources). The livestock you receive will be younger and smaller — pick a size variant above for the actual shipping size. Photos are AI-enhanced, so the animal may show subtle colour or marking differences.
The betta fish is one of the most popular and most misunderstood freshwater species. This guide covers everything from proper tank size to the truth about tank mates.
Maintain these water conditions for optimal health and vibrant colors
Solid red carried through long, trailing fins is the look that made the veiltail famous, and this XL-graded male delivers it at full adult presence — around 6 cm of fish wearing the split-tailed Libby finnage in deep red from nose to tail tip. Buying at XL grade means the colour is already fully expressed; what you see on arrival is the finished article, not a work in progress.
For a show-finned male he is comparatively manageable: care is rated easy and temperament semi-aggressive rather than outright combative. Even so, the rules of betta keeping apply. Small peaceful snails are the most reliable companions, with peaceful shrimp possible if chosen with caution. Never house him with another male betta, and steer clear of fin-nippers, aggressive or territorial species, large predators and fish that want very different water chemistry. He cruises the upper layer of the tank, where those long red fins catch the light, and he becomes territorial when in breeding condition. The recorded minimum tank is a compact 19 litres, making him a realistic choice for a desktop or shelf aquarium — heated and filtered, always.
His easy rating is earned in the day-to-day: a carnivore appetite that rarely falters, tolerance across 0–15 dGH, and a 24–28 °C requirement a basic heater holds without drama. What he does ask for is thoughtful furnishing — long veiltail finnage drags, so position a broad-leaved plant or resting ledge near the surface where he spends his time, and he will use it within hours. Keep an eye on those trailing fins during weekly maintenance; on a red fish any damage shows immediately, which makes problems easy to catch early. Treat the 19-litre minimum as exactly that, a minimum: a few extra litres buys you slower chemistry swings and a calmer fish over his three-year span.
Red veiltails show their richest colour in warm, stable water at the upper end of the 24–28 °C band, over a dark substrate if you have one. Order today and your fish travels in insulated packaging with a licensed live-animal courier; live arrival is guaranteed.
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