Help! New breeder questions

[Mikeyfish7620]

We'll if you guys say my other post about my white peacocks showing "spawning behavior" it actually was because they layed eggs on the slate but a i have a few questions...Do i turn off the lights on the fish tank during the night time or do i leave them on? Also how many days until they hatch if they are fertile? And do i lower the water level to where the eggs are?

[Timbo]

takes about 48 hours or so to see if they are fertile. lower water level once they are free-swimming to aid in finding mom and dad. many, if not most, breeders leave a light on to assist parents in taking care of eggs/fry

let us know in a day or so (after 48 hrs) if the eggs are still viable. then you will know if you have a pair.

good luck!

[IceDiscus]

it takes the eggs 50 - 60 hours to hatch. The wrigglers will require another 2 - 3 days before becoming free swimming. Water changes can resume when the spawn hatches to produce wrigglers. good luck and keep us posted

[Mikeyfish7620]

After day 1 they are still nice and "fertile looking" and the female is fanning the eggs still, she isnt eating much anymore either

[IceDiscus]

Sounds like everything is going good.

[aqua]

After 48 hrs, if the eggs turn dark, then you have a confirm pair.

[AADiscus]

I wouldn't lower the water level unless the fry have a hard time finding the parents. The less you do is better. I would cover the sponge with something white so the fry don't try to attach to it. Leave a light on the tank (over head) so that the parents stay focused with them. Once eggs are layed it takes 48-55 hours to hatch to wigglers. Another 50+- hours for them to start free swimming.