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OK gang. How likely is it that some of the cause for the eggs disappearing could be due to hatching?
Generally, eggs hatch fairly quickly, don't they? They were there for about 48 hours? Is that long enough for any to have hatched? This is a shot in the dark from an optimist...

The fact that none went white bodes well for them all being fertilized (a feat rare enough in and of itself!) so whoever did the deed did a good job. Keep an eye out for small moving objects (and keep the camera handy) and avoid vaccing the substrate for a bit just in case...

You could also try to take some time daily to observe looking for gravid cories or other fattening fish to see if you can identify any possible pairs.

You sure did bring a little excitement to this place.
Thanks for sharing!

I was wondering that myself. I have a pair of chenis that love to lay their eggs in the gravel against the glass so I have been able to observe egg development. With this species, eggs hatch on the third day and the fry move deeper into the gravel. 48 hours may be a bit soon, but you never know.

Thanks for your optimisim.... I think I would be extremely surprised if any hatched and have survived...

But then again.... I did have a baby guppy survive in this tank for about 2.5 weeks. Very smart little fellow he was, never venturing out from under some java moss that he'd found to hide under...

I would lean towards this clutch being Corydoras. If it is you should start hatching Artemia in six to eight days. Hatch small amounts and dispose of anything you dont use in 18 to 24 hours.