Betta has a fleshy looking spot on head and one swollen gill with white on it?

[Hobgobble]

A Betta I got about a week or two ago has a spot on his head and it's kind of red and it looks like maybe his scales fell off somehow. Also his left gill somewhat sticks out a bit more than his right and has some white on the edge.
I'm pretty sure he was like this when I got him too.
I'm relatively new to taking care of Bettas so I'm not 100% certain on what's happening with him and if I should be more concerned, he's active and eats properly everyday.
(I can try to get better pics if needed)

 

[OrionGirl]

Can tell from the pictures. From the description, sounds like it has a bacterial infection, but diagnosing via the internet is hazardous and I am not a vet. I suggest making sure the water conditions are tip top, provide good food, and give him some time. Behavior and appetite being normal are good signs. Bettas can change color, and this looks to be a dragonscale, which might explain the 'missing scale' issue.

 

[Hobgobble]

Can tell from the pictures. From the description, sounds like it has a bacterial infection, but diagnosing via the internet is hazardous and I am not a vet. I suggest making sure the water conditions are tip top, provide good food, and give him some time. Behavior and appetite being normal are good signs. Bettas can change color, and this looks to be a dragonscale, which might explain the 'missing scale' issue.

Tysm! I know asking people on the internet is hazardous but I just wanted to see what people thought before I bring him in somewhere and maybe grab some medicine if needed.
Is the scale thing normal for for dragonscales? The store I got him from actually listed him as a Black Orchid (which I really doubt he is bc he only has a few areas that are pure black) but I noticed how his scales seemed to be on the thicker side.

 

[BootzBitez]

A Betta I got about a week or two ago has a spot on his head and it's kind of red and it looks like maybe his scales fell off somehow. Also his left gill somewhat sticks out a bit more than his right and has some white on the edge.
I'm pretty sure he was like this when I got him too.
I'm relatively new to taking care of Bettas so I'm not 100% certain on what's happening with him and if I should be more concerned, he's active and eats properly everyday.
(I can try to get better pics if needed)

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I bought platinum angels from a seller in england to northern ireland and he included no heat packs and a small outbreak of finrot has bust out on a couple of them.
Their in a 250 L and are currently being treated by esha 2000
My siamese is 100% right enough, yours is lovely.
I recommend esha 2000 for fungal or bacterial infections.

 

[BootzBitez]

Esha 2000 covers 19 or 20 different bacterial and fungal infections, it also includes a tonic beneficial to young fish so it is a powerful treatment that is safe to use for your fish, just dose as accurately as you can.
Esha 2000 takes 3 days to complete a course, rarely a second course is needed after a good water change, but like I say, rarely.
I swear by the stuff.
Hope this helps buddy!

 

[BootzBitez]

My platinum angelfish and siamese fighter

 

[OrionGirl]

I know dragonscale bettas often look like they are losing scales but it's normal. A lot of the designer bettas has issues--line breeding to get colors and oddities result in 'bad' genes concentrating as well. Color will change as he matures, as well--it looks like he might have some of the marble genes, which means color changes can be dramatic.

 

[the loach]

Esha 2000 also can stain sealant, I certainly don't recommend using that in anything but a hospital tank.

Frankly, I wouldn't recommend it even then, Esha 2000 has been around since the 70's and there are much better alternatives nowadays.

 

[Hobgobble]

I know dragonscale bettas often look like they are losing scales but it's normal. A lot of the designer bettas has issues--line breeding to get colors and oddities result in 'bad' genes concentrating as well. Color will change as he matures, as well--it looks like he might have some of the marble genes, which means color changes can be dramatic.

I've actually been interested in marble bettas since I decided to get a betta, so this is kind of a pleasant surprise for me, thank you for telling me all this.

 

[Hobgobble]

Esha 2000 also can stain sealant, I certainly don't recommend using that in anything but a hospital tank.

Frankly, I wouldn't recommend it even then, Esha 2000 has been around since the 70's and there are much better alternatives nowadays.

Can you give me some suggestions I could look into then?