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I'm no expert but perhaps it is just a growth deformity or maybe a tumor?
If he seems happy I guess it doesn't bother him.
I had a betta that had a tumor on his side and he swam and ate like there was nothing wrong.
Hopefully someone wiser than me will come and offer more advice