If they're in a planted tank they should do fine till the bbs hatch. Mine were free swimming the day I went on vacation ( of course!) and they didn't get any bbs for 5 days...they survived with no problems. Good luck....cruzi is a nice fish. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the apistogramma mailing list, apisto@majordomo.pobox.com. For instructions on how to subscribe or unsubscribe or get help, email apisto-request@majordomo.pobox.com. Search http://altavista.digital.com for "Apistogramma Mailing List Archives"!