Blue Ram Heavy Breathing

Hey everyone,
I've got a planted 10 gallon with a Gold ram and a German Blue Ram cichlids. My gold is doing awesome... I think that he claimed the from of the aquarium as his territory so he's a lot of fun to watch. My German Blue, however, has been staying in the back behind the plants, which I know is fine because they are a shy fish. When I took a better look, she was breathing very fast and her colors were a little pale. I'm wondering what's wrong since the golden ram is doing great.
Any input will help. Thanks

 

Have you checked your water parameters. Mabe one is more tolerant to the conditions. Also make sure you have enough surface tension to oxygenate the water. I'm not the best at diagnosing but that can get u started

 

With that info it could be a host of things...heavy breathing and pale colors are just a sign of stress. Is she a new fish? Any reason for her to be spooked? Water parameters? Temperature? Did you just turn the light on? Does the tank have good water flow/oxygen levels? Is she acting erratic, lethargic? None of the above? Rams can be finicky too, I'm hoping its nothing too big a deal.

 

May just be the gold is chasing her. She may be a he. Are there lots of hiding places?

 

Yeah lots of hiding places, caves and drift wood. Also hasn't been eating and its stomach is sunk in. Started to see spots this morning so I'm going to treat for ich

Temperature is at 82 and she is relatively new. Also lethargic and not moving around too much

 

Sorry to hear. Pictures may help.

 

I tried uploading a pic with the first post but I couldn't get it.
I'll treat the water and hope for the best...
Thank you