Discolouration On Betta's Head

[teddscau]

My betta has been developing strange red "bars" on his head. He's a red betta. His normal colouration is dark red/burgandy. The bars are an actual "red" colouration. Sorry, can't post pics. The discoloured scales are focused around the gills. I read in a fish magazine that they sometimes get strange discolouration and the only way to treat it is with aquarium salt. I'll try putting aquarium salt in after I do a water change. Does anyone know what causes that strange discolouration? Also, could I keep him in a 10g with a female and a couple of African dwarf frogs?

[kingkarter]

idk about the discolouration. But I wouldn't put him in the 10g with the female.

[Dave66]

Because there's nowhere for her to hide in a tank that small. I wouldn't worry about the color change as long as the fish is swimming and eating normally.

Dave

[teddscau]

Okay, thanks for your help!