angelfish eggs...how long till they hatch??

[squirt_12]

how long does it take for angelfish eggs to hatch??? 2-4 days??

also if i were to put in fungus medication in the tank that turns the water blue....would that be methayne blue?? is that why the water turns blue?? so could i use that when trying to hatch angelfish eggs???

[Incredulous_Ed]

It's "methleyne blue" and it shades the water blue, to prevent fungusing and the sort. It works for protecting all fish eggs.

[Algenco]

methylene blue, acriflavin, there are several anti-fungal preps that can be used. Hydrogen peroxide works great and you don't have to remove it.

[squirt_12]

how much hydrogen peroxide per the gallon???

also how long does it take for the eggs to hatch once fertilized?????

[Algenco]

The folks on the angel forum say 3ml per 10 gal every 12 hrs until hatch

Depending on temp, they should hatch in 2-3 days and be free-swimming in another 2-3

Do not feed until they are all up swimming good, not just a few darting around. You need to have food ready in about 5 days.

[squirt_12]

ok....thats pretty simple. I can have BBS for that date. I know that i have to feed them BBS about 2-3 times a day for like a couple of weeks i think until they can eat flake food. Correct??

[squirt_12]

opps.....thanks to whoever moved this for me.....i didn't know where to post it and i didn't see the Angelfish subforum......sorry.

[Algenco]

ok....thats pretty simple. I can have BBS for that date. I know that i have to feed them BBS about 2-3 times a day for like a couple of weeks i think until they can eat flake food. Correct??


yep, I feed some live bbs for a little longer but it isn't necessary

[squirt_12]

ok... thanks Algenco :thumb:

[mitcore]

congrats squirt on the eggs

they take any where from 2 to 4 days to hatch
the fry can eat crushed flake and they love the slim on the tank, they will become free swimming in 2 days and they are slow growing so be prepared to be looking after them for ages if you are caring for them, i usually let the parents do it, it is sooooo much easier they are very good at looking after their young

good luck squirt and congrats

[KazAngel]

Yep 2-3 days for hatching and another 2-3 days till free swimming is about right mine have just got to the free swimming stage this is my first hatch its soooo exciting!!!:ezpi_wink1: