spawning question

[poiuy704]

I got to watch a pair of my electric orange spawn this morning, amazing how many eggs she could fit into her mouth! So does any one know how long until they hatch and how long until I should try and convince her to give them up?
I also have a Blue Johanni (I think)that has had a mouth full of fry for a couple of weeks as well and can't convince her to spit them out. she has gone into a 15 gallon by herself and I'm hoping she'll let them go soon.

[monkE]

Congrats! sorry i have no idea with the Cichlids just wanted to say congrats!

[bingerz]

I don't know how long it takes for them to hatch if they're in an egg tumbler, but 3 weeks after you notice she's holding, you can strip her. they'll be tiny swimmers, egg sac will be gone. i just stripped my female last sun, my first fry ever. heheheh i feel like a new dad!!