Eggs hatching out over a long period

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Is it normal for axy eggs to hatch out over an extended period? I bought 25 eggs, which have developed well and 3 babies have hatched - two 4 days ago, one 3 days ago. The eggs look ok and the babies inside move occasionally. Wondering if I need to put a heater in the water? Or a heating pad under the tank? It's pretty cold here atm
 
Yes , I think it is normal for them to hatch gradually, istead of all at once.

After about 10 days though they should all have hatched.

The ones that already have are probally the early birds. :ufo::ufo:
 
Depending on how cold it is will also affect their hatch rate. The colder it is the longer it will take. The best temperature I have found for hatching them seems to be around 66-68F or 19-20C.

No need to add anything to heat the water up, they'll all hatch within the next few days.
 
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