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Not a clue unfortunately

So the bubble/tumor that ruptured is now a flat scar type injury on his side. It's healed up. His fins still have red streaks but they're more brown, and his underbelly is still discolored. But he's basically still the exact same.

No you were plenty of help thank you

Okay thanks for all the help, I'll let you know how things go

What medicine should I look into?

Yeah that's what I'm going to go with. Should I do a total clean of his tank?

Sure I'll grab one in a second. He moves a lot so it most likely won't be clear

I did add salt to his water upon my return home. His bump looked bigger but not much. He's still been behaving normally. Yesterday when I was changing his tank water I took out a pagoda that was a decoration in his tank to wash it. The red paint was chipping away! So I tossed it. This morning, I...

Yes it did look like a small clear bubble one night and then slightly smaller and even deflated the next. Parasite was my first guess. He's all by himself in a 5.5 thankfully he can't contaminate my other tanks. I'm out of town and will update next week when I'm home

I gave him some pea this morning but I had to leave for a week long trip. He's in good hands but I won't be able to keep an eye on him :( I am worried, and will update in a week. Also, I noticed when I shined a light on him the grey area reflected greenish. Is he just changing colors like bettas...

I haven't treated with anything yet. Also, his behavior is still great and he is very accepting of food. He hasn't had any sudden temperature drops, but I will try salt.

It looks like a bubble protruding from between his scales

No. He looks bloated in those pics because he had just eaten. The bump is a little bit behind his gill

I have a male plakat Betta I purchased on June 26, 2014. He is in a 5.5 gallon tank all by himself. The temperature is usually around 78. He swims, eats, and flares at his reflection normally. Less than a week into having him I noticed his fins were starting to turn red and his white body was...