convict eggs!!!

[mudvayne]

how long does it take for convict eggs to hatch?

i have had about a hundred on my cave walls for 2 days now.

and can anyone tell me how many gallons my tank is it's dimensions are 30 inches long X 11 1/2 inches tall X 11 1/2 inches wide.

any responses would be much appreciated

thanks, Mike (A.K.A. Mudvayne)

 

[SaxyWeed]

Can't help you with the eggs, but looks like you tank is about 17 gallons.

11.5*11.5*30 = 3966 cubic inches.
3966 cubic inch = 17.1688312 gallon [US, liquid] (www.onlineconversion.com)

take away a bit to account for wall thickness.

 

[RioXingu]

A typical cichlid's eggs don't really "hatch", they more or less "morph" into fish fry.
I suspect in a day or two more the eggs should start wriggling, then gradually move to the free swimming stage as they absorb the nutrients in the egg.
I trust the parents are being good to their offspring?

Bill in WI

 

[Tightdog1]

normally hatch in 2-3 days and then free swimming in about a week after hatch.