Octopus eggs

[Toshi exotic aquaculture]

Hi all,
Our octopus layed some eggs. Not sure if they should be on the bottom of the tank. Also we have a anthias in the tank too. Should I remove it? Any ideas will be appreciated
Toshi

 

[DWhatley]

Clearly those eggs are fertile so yes, remove the fish as it will eat the hatchlings and possibly the eggs.

Is the mother still alive? Normal behavior would be for her to clean and care for them up until hatching.