I just hatched my adult spiny fish with my ancient orthrus. I have noticed today that my spiny fish doesn't cast life spells as often as he used to. Please tell me a pet doesn't lose it abilities when you hatch. BTW I ended up with yet another orthrus . Is it because the spiny fish is a crown item ?
Two possible results from Spinyfish and Orthrus Hatch: Spinyfish or Orthrus. The system checks to see which pet is more rare and the one that is more rare has lesser odds to be produced. So, yes, Orthrus is the most likely result.
Spells of the parents are not affected by Hatching.