Spot On Betta's Head

[jmiller]

Tonight while feeding I noticed a spot on the Betta's head. My eyesight isn't that great but it appears to be a loose or raised scale. I tried to take some pics but he wasn't cooperating very well. These were the best I could get.

Does it look like anything I should be concerned with?

 

[ellena]

He may have bumped or scraped on something and pulled a scale. Keep the water clean and supplement his diet with some bloodworm so he has plenty of protein for repair and regrowth.

 

[jmiller]

Thanks. I'll do that.

 

[GuppyGoddess]

Are you testing your water quality? Ammonia and Nitrite? My betta will get a similar type spot occasionally and they always go away after a few days. Keep an eye on yours and make sure the spot clears up quickly. Water changes are always the best/first line-of-defense.

 

[jmiller]

Yes, API Master kit. Full tests once a week with 50% WC and gravel vac, ammonia check three times a week because filter is still cycling. Got bad advice from LFS that I'm trying to correct.