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How long do parrot fish eggs take to hatch and prevent egg fungus?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

How much time take for hatching eggs of yellow blood parrot fish after laid eggs ? And Anti fungus medicine prevent fungus to eggs if I dropped in tanks Aquadene gill fungus parasite special medicine ?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on October 20th, 2018

The fry should emerge within 4 days of egg laying. Any egg that turns white or cloudy is infertile and should be removed (if it isn't eaten first). Methylene blue can be used safely to keep eggs free of fungus.

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