Help! Not Sure If Ich Or Natural Color?

[wolfsgurl]

Hi.
 
I brought home a new betta two days ago, and noticed that he has a small white spot on the top of his head and another a bit along his back. I'm not sure if its normal or not because I know white spots can indicate ich, but he has white fins on a pastel body anyway so I thought it was just a normal color spot at first.  The spots are small and very symmetrical... Can you guys give me an opinion?
 
Unfortunately I dont have a lot of info on tank paramaters yet, I had to toss my old chemical test strips, getting more in mail tomorrow.
His temp is at 82.
Brought him home from Petco two days ago, his cup was very dirty with some food on bottom. Looks like they were feeding pellets, which is what I'm feeding him (though I've only fed once so far).
There is appropriate amounts of water conditioner and aquarium salt in the tank, shouldnt be any other chemicals...
Havent done a water change yet, but again he was only introduced two days ago.
The tank is 3 gallon with a filter, heater, and bio wheel; some soft plants. Hes alone in there.
 
Here are two pictures of him from above for reference.
 

 

 
Thanks =] I'd really rather not have him die on me for obvious reasons
 

 

[greenmumma141]

If it were anything, it would be white spot ir z fungus, not ich. ich looks like tiny white specks like salt. i would just keep an eye on him and if the spot grows or changes then treat with meds. In the meantime, lots of clean water is the best thing you can do for him. He's beautiful

 

[wolfsgurl]

If it were anything, it would be white spot ir z fungus, not ich. ich looks like tiny white specks like salt. i would just keep an eye on him and if the spot grows or changes then treat with meds. In the meantime, lots of clean water is the best thing you can do for him. He's beautiful

Thanks for the info, and the compliment to Zinfandel lol. He's only the second fish I've had ever (excluding a few as a young kid) so yeah I didn't know first hand what ich actually looks like, I'd just heard about it.
If it does get worse or changes, what would you (or anyone) suggest as treatment? I hope it turns out harmless, I actually rather like it, it makes his coloring even more unique =]

 

[greenmumma141]

If it gets worse I personally would start out with Bettafix, they should have it at petco.  If that doesnt work after the recommended treatment time, then i would switch to an anti-fungal or bacterial med.  Maybe post in the betta section, they'll know what meds are best for bettas. GL!!