What is this fish? Got it from a friend.

[LHAquatics]

I would also appreciate if you would tell me the gender.

 

[Fishfur]

It’s a gourami, and appears to be male though I am unsure of the exact species.

 

[LHAquatics]

Upon further inspection, it seems to be a 3 spot gourami, it is probably very stressed. Thank you nvm

 

[Fishfur]

Upon further inspection, it seems to be a 3 spot gurami, it is probably very stressed. Thank you tou nvm

That makes sense. It was so pale I thought perhaps it was some new albino variant or something.

 

[LHAquatics]

Are these fish community fish? Like can I add harlequin rasboras and corydoras?

 

[ProudPapa]

Are these fish community fish? Like can I add harlequin rasboras and corydoras?

They aren't shoaling fish like those, but most gourami species are social and do best in groups. However, it's probably less critical than with shoaling fish. You might try adding another one or two three-spots, but I'd have a backup plan if it doesn't go well, assuming that fish has been alone for some time.

 

[LHAquatics]

I apologize for the bad wording, I mean like can I keep it as a centerpieace fish, or is it aggressive and territorial? I did the mistake of adding it first because I didn’t have any other tanks.

 

[emeraldking]

I would also appreciate if you would tell me the gender.

I don't see the spots that normal three spot blue gouramies have. Then this would be a blue opaline gourami which is derived from the three spot blue gourami. In fact, it's the same species but it's been selectively linebred from the three spot blue gourami. And it's a male.

 

[ProudPapa]

I apologize for the bad wording, I mean like can I keep it as a centerpieace fish, or is it aggressive and territorial? I did the mistake of adding it first because I didn’t have any other tanks.

It depends on the temperament of the individual fish. With some gouramis it's fine, but I've heard of cases where they would attack any other fish in the tank.

 

[chromedome52]

It appears to be a Platinum form of the Three-spot, which lacks black markings. Opaline has heavy black markings compared to normal fish. Scientific name is Trichopodus trichopterus.

They are very hardy, but I fear Harlequins would be chased and possibly killed by this territorial male. They usually ignore Corydoras, as they are from different continents, so they are not recognized as either threat or food.

 

[emeraldking]

It appears to be a Platinum form of the Three-spot, which lacks black markings. Opaline has heavy black markings compared to normal fish. Scientific name is Trichopodus trichopterus.

They are very hardy, but I fear Harlequins would be chased and possibly killed by this territorial male. They usually ignore Corydoras, as they are from different continents, so they are not recognized as either threat or food.

But it's also that this picture is a bit blurred and with the olight some dark pattern can fade a bit. So, I would be curious for a better close up in clear water. But you could be right. But again, a better photo may say more.

 

[LHAquatics]

I will take a better photo soon. I assumed it is a 3 spot because the black spots are there, but faded I am assuming from stress. What fish will do good with it? I really hoped harlequins will work. Should I give it a try.

Colors are really pooping now. Definitely not a 3 spot.

But it's also that this picture is a bit blurred and with the olight some dark pattern can fade a bit. So, I would be curious for a better close up in clear water. But you could be right. But again, a better photo may say more.

Better picture was posted

 

[chromedome52]

I stand corrected. That's Opaline pattern. Amazing how much a fish can vary it's appearance.

I would try some more robust fish, such as Gold Barbs, Ruby Barbs, and similar sized fish. You didn't mention the size of the tank, that could make a big difference.