I've had a pair of Cobalts for almost 2 years (they were very small when I got them), and they have FINALLY laid eggs. I have everything to raise tadpoles (per John's method), but how do I transfer the eggs to individual containers without destroying them? Thankfully, my frogs laid the eggs on a nice, flat leaf that I can easily remove from the main tank. I know tadpoles will wiggle off the leaf once they hatch, but I'm at a loss as to how to suspend each egg over each cup. Also, how long do eggs usually take to hatch? These are only 1-2 days old (although I'd guess they are more like <24 hours). ANY help is GREATLY appreciated!!! Basically, I have eggs in my tank; what now?

Congrats!

You don't have to separate the eggs. Just take the leaf cutting and put it in a small dish. Keep the eggs humid and hydrated. Don't cover the eggs completely with water though. 1/2 way up is the maximum that I do until just about ready to hatch out. After the tads hatch out I leave them in the dish for a few days without food and then separate the tads into cups and feed very sparingly for the first couple of feeding.

For the water, I use RO with RO rite and black water extract. Some use aged tap water.

Thanks!!! I found the Josh's Frog's tutorial, but it's nice to know it's ok to leave them for a little while after they hatch and not worry about rushing to get them into cups. I have a saltwater fish tank and everything is much more urgent with it's needs so I'm used to going into "I HAVE TO DO THIS RIGHT NOW" panic mode.

I usually leave them in the dish for 3-4 days. Sometimes a little longer if busy.

I don't feed them early because of the chance of getting mouth rot.