Normal?

[Alcemistnv]

So after analyzing Starburst, I noticed he has a weird red outline to his body, as if they were veins.

I can somewhat see some "veins" along the back end of his body.

Is this normal?

[Eggbert]

I've noticed that on some bettas in stores. especially the light colored and transparent ones. Yes I do believe those are the betas' major veins/arteries.

[Alcemistnv]

ahh okay.
I just wanted to make sure it wasn't some kind of disease.

[finnfinnfriend]

How long have you had him?

[Alcemistnv]

A day

[babystarz]

The only other possibility I can think of is severe septicemia (blood poisoning), but you would know if it was that because he'd be on his deathbed. If he's acting fine then it is arteries.

[Alcemistnv]

ahh okay :)

Yea, he has a sorta see through body (I can see the shadow of his organs).
I think I prefer solid colored fish xD

[Laki]

I have seen those red lines on the light-white Halfmoons in the lps. And some apricot colored ones. I don't think I would buy one with visible veins but that's me and I like things a certain way. All fish deserve to be loved though lol (light colored bettas like the bull terriers of the fish world to me)
I would suspect blood poisoning would affect his behavior so hopefully it's just his main veins!

[Alcemistnv]

I didn't notice his veins until I took him out of the tank.

Slightly wishing I had gotten the salamander HMPK that was there, but then again, I'm sure i'll warm up to Starburst.
He has a very boring personality and doesn't do much. Even flaring is little to none.

[LeoTheLakerBetta]

Lol, well you never know he could turn out to be an interesting little fella. I know one of the bettas I got just layed down on the gravel the first day, but when I woke up the next he was up and about looking prettier than the day before.