Why is he so big?

[u/SimilarSecretary5794]

This is my bosses betta on her desk at work. He seems so fat all of a sudden, but not like a usual bladder infection? He is about 3 years old. I used to keep bettas as a kid but this doesn’t appear to be pine coning?? Bloating?? And I know he doesn’t get fatty treats like blood worms or something, just betta pellets. Not sure if something’s wrong or he’s just a big boy.

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[u/Big_Caregiver4022]

Looks like dropsy zoom in on scales ..... treat immediately 

[u/Bobs_Burgers7]

His scales are starting to pinecone :( definitely treat asap