Thank you for your reply - it is most appreciated. I have successfully hatched out ciliatus eggs using the same method (placed in an incubator) - in fact I have some incubating now. I have tried incubating at room temperature but the eggs go mouldy - I blame to climate over here in the UK. I agree with what you are saying about people forcing incubation to get faster results. I do not want to do this - all I want is to successfully hatch out a baby using the method that will work for me over here. I used the temperature as recommended in both deVosjoli et al and Henkel and Seipp Rhac books (between 78oF - 82oF).
Again thank you for your reply
Jacqueline
