Wigglers -> free swimmers?

[bl00]

My hero's eggs are turning into wigglers...how long should I expect until they become free swimmers?

 

[Bderick67]

It take about 3 or 4 days. I've got a new batch of rotkeils that just start free swimming today.

 

[woofy]

yeah about 4-6 days or so congrats, any pics of the little ones? parents?

 

[Camphilophus]

4-6 days sounds about right.

 

[mbunafishkeeper]

3-6 days from wrigglers to freeswimming.

 

[Toby_H]

it somewhat depends on water temperature... they metabolize faster in warmer water...

3~4 days as eggs and 3~4 days as wigglers is what I expect in 80~82*F water...

 

[bl00]

Sorry for slacking on the pics...I've been busy and a bit sick.
They're still wiggling but look less active today.
I'm still hoping free swimmers for my birthday present in 2 days

 

[oHsNaP1337]

From my experience, it takes about 5-7 days after hatching before they consume most of their egg sack and are physically able to be free swimming.......

 

[bl00]

It seems to me almost like some of the wigglers are disappearing...or is this just because the bulk of their mass (egg sacks) is going away?

 

[TrikkyMakk]

From my experience, it takes about 5-7 days after hatching before they consume most of their egg sack and are physically able to be free swimming.......

I think this is closer to being correct