O.K. He's 4 days old today. the egg case was pulled out the day he hatched, so NOT to contaminate the tank. he is or I should say SHE I can't see any claspers when she swims so Im assuming it a SHE. she is 6" long an is eating fresh shrimp, squid, an YES it's SALTWATER. usualy takes 2-6 week on the average from when they are bought from retailer, to hatch, should get 3' long when adult . when she's about a 1'-1'6", will be transfered to a 125 GAL an will be fine. 8)