So attempt #1 produced nothing, the entire batch of eggs, duds. tear...
weeks later...
however I had to move so to transport and get things situated I stuck the female back in with the male for an hour or so... scooped out the water put them in glass bowls (1gal + size) for the transport (to next door).
Was about to move the male/female to their 10gal homes, when I look into the male's bowl and find 4 babies swimming around. I don't know how long they have been there, they hatched in the last week. so for now I moved them into a 2.5 gal tank while they grow up. I'll take pics when they get a lil older, if they survive, so you all can see them.
Aaron