The patch of eggs is about 2 1/2 or 3". It was a vivid orange/cranberry color when she laid them. A few days later they are not as bright. I thought the male would have to work overtime to keep the other fish from eating the eggs but all the fish are totally chill. The male fusses over the eggs, fanning them with his pec fins and what looks like blowing water on them. I thought he was eating them at first. So fun to watch!