What are these Red Dots on my Betta’s Face?

[MartyTheSnail]

Yesterday, I picked up a new betta I named Towelie from Petco. He seems to be a bit stressed as he is glass surfing and not eating but I know this is normal for the first days. I noticed Towelie has small red dots or holes on his face. Does anyone know what these are? Should I be concerned?

 

[Fishfur]

Yesterday, I picked up a new betta I named Towelie from Petco. He seems to be a bit stressed as he is glass surfing and not eating but I know this is normal for the first days. I noticed Towelie has small red dots or holes on his face. Does anyone know what these are? Should I be concerned?

I don’t see any red but the dots are sensory pits - part of his sensory nervous system, so they are no cause for concern.

On most fish this size or smaller they tend to be invisible but I think his dense white scales make them stand out more than usual.

 

[MartyTheSnail]

I don’t see any red but the dots are sensory pits - part of his sensory nervous system, so they are no cause for concern.

On most fish this size or smaller they tend to be invisible but I think his dense white scales make them stand out more than usual.

Oh that makes sense! Thank you so much!