A betta with albinism

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Kalani
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A betta with albinism

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I just got an albino halfmoon doubletail male betta, and I'm curious about something. He's got those striking red eyes - I'm pretty sure he's blind, by the way. There's no pigment or iridescence on his body or fins. So, I was wondering: are albino bettas really that rare?
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juicebox
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They're definitely unique.
Oceanus
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I've only seen a few albino bettas in my time, so I'd say they're pretty rare. Never heard of one with red eyes and no pigment or iridescence though, that's really unique.
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juicebox
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same here
flamion
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Never seen one myself, awesome catch
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oldraider
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Never seen one like that, pretty unique looking betta
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Hi, just wanted to say hello and welcome you to our little community here.
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coltin
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I've come across white females with dark eyes, but never an albino male. What makes you think the red eyes mean he's blind?
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kingrise
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I'm glad you're here. You've definitely got a unique find on your hands. I've never come across an albino betta before - what's the story behind this little guy, where did you pick him up?
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