Albino betta

[Napua]

Hi! I just picked up an albino halfmoon doubletail male. He has red eyes (pretty sure he's blind), and no pigment or iridescence on his body or fins. Are albino bettas rare?

 

[JuiceBox52]

I'm not sure how rare they are but its definitely cool

 

[Aquarium guy person]

I think they are indeed rare as I have never seen or even heard of one.

 

[JuiceBox52]

me either

 

[Velatelen]

First I’ve heard awesome find

 

[Retired Viking]

I have not seen any before too, interesting looking fish

 

[Retired Viking]

Oh, before I forget. Hello and welcome to the forum.

 

[Colin_T]

I have seen white females but they had dark eyes. I have not seen an albino male before.

What makes you think he is blind?

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Where did you find such a magnificent creature? Definitely rare, I’ve never heard of one!

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Definitely rare, check this out: https://www.ingloriousbettas.com/blog/albino-bettas-do-they-exist

 

[FishGuest5123]

I’ve never seen one but can I have him?

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I’ve never seen one but can I have him?

No! Don’t give him to her! She’ll just get another tank!

 

[FishGuest5123]

No! Don’t give him to her! She’ll just get another tank!

I happen to have one set up and going already. Just waiting for another rescue. Lol!

 

[Napua]

Found him at PetSmart and was worried he'd get picked up by a kid who wouldn't know how to care for a blind betta. And if he is albino, I'd imagine his skin prolly also has some light sensitivity.

He seems blind cause he doesn't respond to anything visual outside the tank (mirrors, my finger, bettas in my other tanks, etc). He also kinda bumps around with his nose as he swims. He does eat floating pellets, but it does take a while for him to hunt it down. Actually pretty cute when he eats!

I'm trying to find a good home for him locally. Terrified that he wouldn't survive shipping (even though my friend who sometimes ships fish says he'd prolly be ok). Just want him to live his best life!

 

[FishGuest5123]

Found him at PetSmart and was worried he'd get picked up by a kid who wouldn't know how to care for a blind betta. And if he is albino, I'd imagine his skin prolly also has some light sensitivity.

He seems blind cause he doesn't respond to anything visual outside the tank (mirrors, my finger, bettas in my other tanks, etc). He also kinda bumps around with his nose as he swims. He does eat floating pellets, but it does take a while for him to hunt it down. Actually pretty cute when he eats!

I'm trying to find a good home for him locally. Terrified that he wouldn't survive shipping (even though my friend who sometimes ships fish says he'd prolly be ok). Just want him to live his best life!

He may be deaf too.