salt and pepper hatching?

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salt and pepper hatching?

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Even though this is considered to be common it is my first time so I need some help.I have got some small fry food but past that I am not well read on this so I would like some hints on what to do.thanks
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Have you read the Sticky at the top of this Forum?
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If your fry have hatched out wait until the yolk sacks dissolve before feeding. It usually takes 3-4 days. Live baby brine shrimp is a good first food if that is available to you. You can use the prepared fry food but be careful not to overfeed or it will foul the tank.

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