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product_id: 718552330
title: "THE BEST MELANOGASTER FRUIT FLY FOOD MEDIA (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - makes 20 fruit fly cultures)"
brand: "josh's frogs"
price: "688 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/718552330-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3-lbs-2
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# Vitamins & color enhancers for vibrant flies Natural, fresh-smelling formula High yield: 20 cultures per pack THE BEST MELANOGASTER FRUIT FLY FOOD MEDIA (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - makes 20 fruit fly cultures)

**Brand:** josh's frogs
**Price:** 688 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐛 Elevate your pet’s diet with the ultimate fruit fly fuel!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** THE BEST MELANOGASTER FRUIT FLY FOOD MEDIA (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - makes 20 fruit fly cultures) by josh's frogs
- **How much does it cost?** 688 Lei with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- josh's frogs enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted josh's frogs brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
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## Key Features

- • **Fresh & Natural Aroma:** Enjoy a clean, pleasant scent thanks to premium natural ingredients—no more funky odors
- • **Maximize Your Cultures:** Produces abundant, thriving fruit fly generations for continuous feeding cycles
- • **Versatile Pet Favorite:** Perfect nutrition for a wide range of exotic pets including frogs, lizards, spiders, and tropical fish
- • **Trusted for Over a Decade:** Backed by 13+ years of proven success, ensuring reliable, consistent results every time
- • **Vibrant & Healthy Feeders:** Infused with essential vitamins and color enhancers to boost your pets’ nutrition and visual appeal

## Overview

This 3 lbs (2.7 quarts) Melanogaster Fruit Fly Food Media produces up to 20 high-yield fruit fly cultures enriched with vitamins and natural color enhancers. Its fresh, natural aroma sets it apart, making it ideal for feeding a variety of small exotic pets. Trusted for over 13 years, it guarantees healthy, vibrant feeders that keep your reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates thriving.

## Description

THE BEST MELANOGASTER FRUIT FLY FOOD MEDIA (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - makes 20 fruit fly cultures)

## Features

- PRODUCES HIGH YIELDS - Your cultures will THRIVE in this quality media and produce many generations of flies
- CONTAINS VITAMINS & COLOR ENHANCERS - Healthy feeders means healthy and colorful critters!
- GREAT SMELLING FORMULA - This media actually smells fresh & clean with its natural ingredients!
- MANY PETS LOVE FRUIT FLIES - Fruit flies are enjoyed by small frogs, lizards, spiders, scorpions, tropical fish, and many others!
- OVER 13 YEARS OF GREAT RESULTS - You won't be disappointed if you give it a try. Also check out our media in other sizes for Hydei flies!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Package Dimensions | 33.2 x 22.91 x 9.91 cm; 1.36 kg |
| Manufacturer reference | SG_B00JJRK6CW_US |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Pet Life Stage | All Life Stages |
| Flavor | Seafood |
| Item Form | Flake |
| Allergen Information | Fish |
| Size | 1.36 kg (Pack of 1) |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Storage Information | Store In Room Temperature |
| Special Features | High Yield and Production Capacity |
| Specific Uses | Nutrition |
| batteries required | No |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Item Weight | 1.36 Kilograms |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Josh's Frogs
- **Flavour:** Seafood
- **Age range (description):** All Life Stages
- **Item form:** Flake
- **Specific uses for product:** Nutrition

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What is the difference between the Hydei and Melanogaster medias, and what is their shelf life?**
A: 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?**
A: 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 ?**
A: 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**
A: You add some live flies to a container with this food and some substrate and the flies breed and multiply

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*Product available on Desertcart Romania*
*Store origin: RO*
*Last updated: 2026-01-24*