Alright, let’s talk about them angelfish eggs, ya know, the little things that turn into them pretty fish. Folks keep askin’ me, “How long ‘fore them eggs hatch?” Well, it ain’t like boilin’ an egg, I tell ya. It takes a bit, but not too long, not like waitin’ for the crops to grow, that’s for sure.
Hatchin’ Time, Give or Take
Now, from what I gather, them eggs, they usually hatch in about two or three days, somethin’ like 60 to 72 hours. But mind you, that ain’t set in stone. It’s kinda like bakin’ a cake, the heat matters. If the water’s warm, like a nice summer day, them eggs might hatch quicker. If it’s cold, like a well in winter, well, they might take a bit longer.
Some folks say it can even take up to 6 to 10 days. Guess it all depends on how warm you keep things. I ain’t got no fancy fish tanks myself, but I heard tell warm water speeds things up. Makes sense, right? Warm water makes most things lively.
- Warm water: Eggs hatch faster.
- Cold water: Eggs hatch slower.
Watchin’ and Waitin’
So, you gotta watch ’em, just like watchin’ bread rise. After about three days, you might see little wigglers. That’s when you know things are movin’ along. But don’t go pullin’ them out yet, just like you wouldn’t yank a plant ‘fore it’s ready. Let them be for a few more days, let ‘em grow a bit.
I heard some folks say you should move ‘em if the mama and papa fish stop carin’ for ‘em. Makes sense, I guess. If the mama bird leaves the nest, you gotta take care of the chicks yourself, right?
Keepin’ Things Clean
Now, keepin’ the water clean is important, real important. Just like you wouldn’t want to live in a dirty house, them little fish need clean water. Some folks use somethin’ called methylene blue, I think it keeps the eggs from gettin’ all mucked up. Sounds fancy, but I guess it’s just like keepin’ the chicken coop clean to stop the chicks from gettin’ sick.
Lights On!
And another thing, don’t go turnin’ off the lights! Them fish, they guard the eggs, and they need to see what they’re doin’. Just like you wouldn’t want to work in the dark, neither do they. Keep the lights on, let them do their job.
If They Spawned on Somethin’ You Can Move
Now, if them eggs are on somethin’ you can move, like a plant or a piece of somethin’ or other, you can take it out and put it in a smaller tank, like a little bucket, but a clean one. Treat the water like I said, and keep it warm. It’s like movin’ a plant to a new pot, gotta be careful and gentle.
If They Spawned on Somethin’ You Can’t Move
If them eggs are stuck on somethin’ you can’t move, well, you just gotta wait. Let ’em hatch right where they are. Just keep things clean and warm, and hope for the best. It’s like plantin’ seeds, you can’t dig ’em up once they’re in the ground.
Keepin’ Them Fry Alive
Once them eggs hatch, you got little fry, tiny little things. You gotta feed ’em, just like you feed baby chicks. I ain’t sure what they eat, but I reckon you can find out at the feed store, or maybe the fish store, if you got one of them fancy places nearby. And keep that water clean, can’t say that enough. Clean water is like fresh air, everyone needs it.
From what I hear, lots of them eggs hatch, maybe 80% or even all of ‘em, and most of the little fry live, maybe half to two-thirds. That’s pretty good, I reckon. Better than my chickens sometimes!
So, there you have it. Angelfish eggs, they hatch in a few days, maybe a little more, maybe a little less. Keep ‘em warm, keep ‘em clean, and keep the lights on. It ain’t rocket science, just common sense, like most things in life.
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