Betta is sick and I dont know what to do...is it dropsy?

[ASadS]

I noticed the other day that my betta,eggplant, was pineconing. Hes swimming mostly fine although his tail is missing as he had really bad fin rot and hes staying at the top of his tank. Hes not bloated as far as I can tell. He also isnt eating. Should i prepare for the worst or is there hope? Help please!

 

[goatnad]

He has dropsy. When it gets to the point of pineconing it is pretty much to late. Sorry to say but he will more then likely die in the next few days.

 

[ASadS]

Thank you for the reply. I had a feeling. Do you know how long it usually takes to kill or is it up in that air as to how long it will take?
Thanks

 

[goatnad]

It's up in the air but typically it's 2 or 3 days.