Assuming things go as planned the first time, the eggs will hatch 2 days from the time of spawning. They should be free-swimming by the seventh day from spawning, five days from hatching. You will want to have some newly hatched brine shrimp or suitable replacement ready to feed the fry once they are free swimming. For this, you will want to start the brine shrimp 24 before you expect the fry to be free-swimming. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@listbox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@listbox.com.