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Josh's Frogs The Best MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - Makes 20 Fruit Fly Cultures)

Josh's Frogs The Best MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - Makes 20 Fruit Fly Cultures)

Q: What is the difference between the Hydei and Melanogaster medias, and what is their shelf life?

Hydei media has more protein, because the hydei are bigger so they would need more, where as the melanogasters are smaller and do not require so much protein. The shelf life is over a year sealed, unsealed and stored in a fridge or freezer will get you about a year.

Q: Does the fruit fly culture already contain methyl paraben to restrict mold growth? Or do I also need to buy a bag of that to mix in with this?

The bag is ready to use. I have never added any other ingredients and keep having successful colonies week after week.

Q: Can I use this to make hydei fruit fly culture ?

No, the mel media should not be used for hydei as it does not have enough protein for them. However, hydei media can be used for mel

Q: Is this just food for the flys or will this "hach" the flys

You add some live flies to a container with this food and some substrate and the flies breed and multiply

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Brand
Josh's Frogs
Flavor
Seafood
Age Range (Description)
All Life
Item Form
Flake
Specific Uses For Product
Nutrition

🌈Vitamins & color enhancers

🌿Fresh, natural scent

📈High yield cultures

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Description

🍃 Elevate your pet’s ecosystem with the freshest, most vibrant fruit fly media!

TRUSTED OVER A DECADE - Backed by 13+ years of proven success, ensuring reliability and consistent quality every time.
NATURALLY FRESH FORMULA - Enjoy a clean, pleasant aroma thanks to premium natural ingredients—no more unpleasant odors.
PERFECT FOR DIVERSE PETS - Ideal nutrition for frogs, lizards, spiders, scorpions, tropical fish, and more—expand your pet’s diet effortlessly.
VIBRANT HEALTHY FEEDERS - Infused with essential vitamins and color enhancers to keep your critters lively and visually striking.
MAXIMIZE YOUR CULTURES POTENTIAL - Produces abundant, thriving fruit fly generations for continuous feeding cycles.

The Best MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media is a 3-pound premium blend designed to produce up to 20 high-yield fruit fly cultures. Enriched with vitamins and natural color enhancers, it supports healthy, colorful feeders favored by a variety of reptiles and amphibians. Its fresh, natural scent sets it apart, making it a trusted choice for over 13 years among pet enthusiasts seeking reliable, nutrient-rich fly cultures.

Specifications

Number of Items	1
Item Weight	3 Pounds
Unit Count	48 Ounce
Occasion	Birthday

Have a Question? See What Others Asked

What is the difference between the Hydei and Melanogaster medias, and what is their shelf life?

Does the fruit fly culture already contain methyl paraben to restrict mold growth? Or do I also need to buy a bag of that to mix in with this?

Can I use this to make hydei fruit fly culture ?

Is this just food for the flys or will this "hach" the flys

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