sorry it took me so long to come back to the computer! Thank you for the congrats

yes, they definitely did eat some if not most - - by the time i woke up and removed the parents, the male had one stuck to his head (sigh)

just did a partial water change. Eggs are all looking great. tank is a stable 79*F.
once water change is completed in the am I will try and get an official egg count and hopefully more pictures!