Why is my betta fish missing a scale on its face? Should I worry?

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My betta is missing one scale on his face. Should I be worried? (There are no vets in my area that treat betta fish). Pet's info: Fish | Betta | Male | unneutered

Penelope Graben, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, Sometimes fish can lose scales from minor trauma, in which case it may be fine. However, if Mr. Nugget lost his scale from an infectious disease or internal health problem, this could be the beginning of illness. I'd recommend checking his water parameters and ensuring his environment is ideal as the first step for any sick fish. I hope this is helpful. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Why is my betta fish missing a scale on its face? Should I worry?

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