My betta fish has a face bump and white web-like stuff. Is he sick?

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My betta fish has a bump on his face between his right eye and his mouth. It wasn't there 2 days ago. He also looks like he has some white stuff on him, it looks weblike rather than spots. His behavior and appetite are normal so far. I noticed this yesterday so I did a 100% water change, this morning there seems to be a bit more of the white stuff and the bump is a bit larger. Pet's info: Fish | Unknown - Fish | Male

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Continue with the water changes to maintain water quality. Change no more than 30% of the total volume though. Use aged or conditioned water that is temperature matched to prevent further stress or shock. Bettas do best between 78 F and 80 F. Plain aquarium salt (NOT table salt or Epsom salt) can be used as a general tonic to treat minor infection and aid in any recovery. Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt per gallon of water in a cup of tank water then gently pour it into the tank. Treat for 10-14 days then reassess his condition. Perform partial water changes afterwards to reduce salinity. Do not treat with salt for more than 14 days in a row. If there is no change, consider a broad spectrum antibiotic. One can be found in the Aquarium section of the local Petco. Follow label directions carefully and remove the carbon filter insert during treatment if indicated.

My betta fish has a face bump and white web-like stuff. Is he sick?

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