How long has the eggs been laid in the pot??? can't tell for sure if they're all good or not.. If they are white they are no good, and yes as long as the eggs are there they will protect them.
I FOUND EM WED. MORNING AND TUES NIGHT THE WERE BOTH GOIN NUTZ SHAKING LIKE A SIEZURE I VE BEEN OUT OF THE HOBBY FOR A LITTLE BIT AND IM SLOWLY GETTING BACK INTO THE SWING OF THINGS AND THIS DEF IS A GOOD WAY TO START OFF : ) HOPEFUILLY
You should know for sure in a couple days if they are good or not.. It's been a little bit since i've bred cichlids but i know it's under a week for them hatch