my female lab that was holding isnt anymore, and theres no sign of the eggs, apart from 1 or 2 stuck to the filter, she was in her own tank.
im not sure what has happened, any clues.
If it was her 1st spawn, she may have eaten the eggs - like most cichlids they don't always get it right 1st time. Not a lot you could have done so don't beat yourself up. Put her back with the male(s) and they'll soon spawn again.
I've found that it takes several spawns for my female labs to get the hang of it, and I have one that has never managed to hold successfully, she keeps trying though.