drop eye isn't fatal, white spot doesn't appear that quickly and those aren't just boils. He probably had a swim bladder issue from a secondary infection.Thanks guys, it's cool. Its dead, thanks for the help.
Turns out he has drop eye, white spot, face boils and we were told it was floating because of a kidney problem.
Sooo, thanks guys? .... i think i'll stick to pleco and pebbles from now on.