Seriously Ill Betta- Plz Help

[Wildcard3693]

My Betta has been ill for about 2 weeks. He has a large lump on his body and he's lost a bit of colour underneath (which seems to have swollen a bit). Water has been tested and has normal results (pH of 7.4 minimal nitrite etc...) He's in a 15ltr tank with heater (temp 81F) and filter. Because of the location of the tank next to a window, it gets a lot of algae. I've given him Interpet Anti Internal Bacteria medication and given him Espom salt baths (20 mins at a time) twice a day for the past 5 days. He's not eaten for over week but he usually eats flake and pellet type food. He can swim fine when he has to but spends the majority of the time lying on the bottom of the tank.

If anyone has any advice or help let me know. I think I've given enough info. If I've missed anything please ask.

a more recent pic, taken 5 mins ago

 

[fluttermoth]

I don't like saying this, but he looks past help in all honesty...

 

[nosoup4you]

My first guess, just going by the pics, is that he has a tumor of some sort. These are not all that uncommon in bettas. If it is a growth, then I'm afraid it is untreatable.

Have you seen him defecate? It's unlikely, but possible, that he has some sort of blockage. You first noticed the bump 2 weeks ago? How quickly did it grow?

 

[mattbleasby]

This is horrible. I was hoping i could help. But unfortunately i cannot . This is horrendous. I really hope he pulls through but its not looking good. Im sorry too hear this.

Bump.