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How long should the morphing process take?

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I was wondering what the usual amount of time the morphing process would take? just so i dont get worried that might be it taking to long and start to think something is wrong. i have a tiger larva about 7 1/2 inches long.
 
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The morphing process itself shouldn't take much longer than a week or two, however, larvae often take 3-4 or more months until they reach that point.
 
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Many factors play a part in morphing. Water tempurature, water level and species. The colder the temps and a good diet a larval tiger will have a better chance of staying larval longer. Stressfull situations or circumstances that don't accomadate larval Tigers will make them morph faster. 1-2 weeks is about right when they 1st start morphing. The 1st sign of morphing will be protruding of the eyes and diminishing gills.
 
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