My fish has white spots on its head, but it's not ich. What is it?

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My fish have these weird large white spots on there head and I don't know what they are because I can tell its not ick. Pet's info: Fish | Betta | Female | unspayed | 1lb

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

Thanks for reaching out about your Betta fish. White spots can be parasitic in origin, but also hyperactive mucous glands, the possible results of water quality concerns. Test water quality for pH, ammonia, nitrites and nitrates. Fish any problematic conditions. Trauma (bumping into a filter, rocks, etc.) can create scar tissue that sometimes appears white also. If the condition worsens, a fish veterinarian should be sought to examine your fish and prescribe a treatment. Good luck.

My fish has white spots on its head, but it's not ich. What is it?

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