Unfortunately the fatalities probably aren't over yet. I usually find I lose a few in the first two weeks, then natural selection kicks in after about a month or so and more kick off with no warning. At this point 15/16 is a terrific survival rate, but don't be surprised if you end up around the 10/16 mark by 8-10 weeks. :(

I'm not trying to be a bummer, just based on my experience over the past year raising 4 broods thus far.

And in related news, my stupid male has refused to hold the last three pregnancies! Hangs on for about a week, then one day no eggs. Very frustrating! :x

a little update,

the babies are growing fast (still have 15/16) they are eating a LITTLE frozen food, it seems they will take a couple bites, then when they realize its not alive they stop eating it (i am trying frozen baby brine). They are finally starting to get some spots on their lower fins, and we now have a little sibbling rivalry sometimes (nothin major though). But the other news is my male is pregnant AGAIN. who knows if he will hold full term this time but it has been about a month since he was last holding. I'll try to get some updated pics.

Sean

UPDATE: put 2 more pics up here : http://www.pbase.com/spikehs/fish
they are fish2 010 and fish2 016

Very nice pics.

Very cool, the babies look awesome.