What is this fish?

[Kristyn]

Hi, I am wondering what type of fish this is. This fish was sold to me in June as a juvenile pearl gourami but although it has grown a lot it still doesn't really look like the other pearl gouramis it came with so now I am wondering if it is a different species.

[HH Morant]

Paradise fish?

[HH Morant]

Looks a little bloated.

 

[Daniel]

As @HH Morant says above, it is a Paradise fish otherwise known as Macropodus opercularis.

[Kristyn]

Okay, do you think it could be a female the more bloated appearance has just happened in the last couple of days.

[Kristyn]

Also should it be separated from the 2 pearl gouramis I have in the tank or is it possible for them to live together?

[Biotope Biologist]

Paradise fish are fairly peaceful from what I understand and it has good color. Unless you notice bullying I'd just leave it be

Edited August 5, 2021 by Biotope Biologist

[anewbie]

Before you decide to keep it you might consider reading this:

https://www.thesprucepets.com/paradise-fish-macropodus-4022898

[Steph’s Fish and Plants]

The bloating is a little concerning, it could be a sign of internal disease or overeating, I think it’s unlikely that it’s eggs? Not impossible, but IMO not likely. I’d keep a close eye on all the fish in that tank and maybe fast a bit in case it’s just over eating. 
 

That for sure is a paradise fish aka paradise gourami, not a Pearl. I’d think as long as they’re getting along well and there’s no aggression issues you can leave them.

[Kristyn]

Okay thank you all for the information.

[BlueLineAquaticsSC]

I would probably separate it until you figure out the bloating issue, it looks pretty serious. Also I’ve heard paradise fish can be pretty aggressive, especially towards other gourami, so watch out for that.