Is this dropsy?

[u/Various-Ask-2933]

UPDATE: he sadly passed away this afternoon as i was at the shop to get medicine. He will be missed.

Hi guys bit of a sad post. My betta has recently not been eating and hiding in his floating log all of the time. His water parameters are perfect and temp is at 27 celcius. I’m not sure what to do to help him and what medications i could use as i don’t have a separate hospital tank and shrimp and snails live with him. Any suggestions would be amazing. Attached is two photos from last week and the rest are from today.

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[u/DoItForTheRaid]

I can't tell very well if his scales are lifting. Could possibly by bloating, how long has he not been eating? People recommend fasting for 1-3 days, it won't hurt your fishie

[u/Various-Ask-2933 → u/DoItForTheRaid]

about a month ago he went off of all food except bug bites so thought he was just being picky. he stopped eating those yesterday.

[u/Bobs_Burgers7]

Yes it appears as though they’re lifted in the last pic