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product_id: 9189981
title: "The Best MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - Makes 20 Fruit Fly Cultures)"
brand: "josh's frogs"
price: "497 Lei"
currency: RON
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 9
category: "Josh's Frogs"
url: https://www.desertcart.ro/products/9189981-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3-lbs-2
store_origin: RO
region: Romania
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# Fresh, clean scent Vitamin & color enriched High yield cultures The Best MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - Makes 20 Fruit Fly Cultures)

**Brand:** josh's frogs
**Price:** 497 Lei
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐸 Feed the Future: Cultivate vibrant, healthy fruit flies with ease!

## 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?** 497 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
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Nutrient-Rich Formula:** Packed with vitamins and color enhancers to keep your feeders vibrant and thriving.
- • **Fresh & Inviting Aroma:** Natural ingredients create a pleasant, mold-free scent that beats typical fly media.
- • **Proven Excellence Over 13 Years:** Join thousands of satisfied breeders who rely on Josh’s Frogs for consistent success.
- • **Maximize Your Cultures' Potential:** Produces abundant, healthy fruit fly generations for nonstop feeding.
- • **Trusted by Exotic Pet Enthusiasts:** Ideal nutrition for frogs, lizards, spiders, and more—supporting diverse pet diets.

## Overview

Josh's Frogs MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media is a premium 3-pound culture medium designed to produce up to 20 thriving fruit fly cultures. Enriched with vitamins and color enhancers, it ensures healthy, colorful feeders with a fresh, natural scent. Perfect for feeding a variety of exotic pets, this trusted formula has delivered reliable, mold-free results for over 13 years.

## Description

desertcart.com : Josh's Frogs The Best MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - Makes 20 Fruit Fly Cultures) : Pet Supplies

Review: Best fly food - Great product
Review: Very satisfied with ease of use and great breeding results - I hesitated breeding my own fruit flies after reading through dozens of culture medium recipes and horror stories of mites, mold, and awful odors. But the quality of flightless fruit flies at my local pet store was very hit-or-miss, and these flies were the primary food source for 15 spiderlings. So I decided to give it a go, and I chose this culture medium for my first attempt at breeding. It couldn't have been easier to use and had a pleasant scent. Most importantly, I've had incredible success. I've started 5 cultures so far, and every one has produced hundreds of active, healthy fruit flies with no issues like mold, mites, etc. I couldn't be happier, with a constant food supply and no more paying $11 for a small container of half-dead flies from the pet shop.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00JJRK6CW |
| ASIN  | B00JJRK6CW |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33,681 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #231 in Reptile & Amphibian Food |
| Brand Name | Josh's Frogs |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (337) |
| Date First Available | April 8, 2014 |
| Date First Available  | April 8, 2014 |
| Directions | [details not provided] |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 13.07 x 9.02 x 3.9 inches |
| Item Weight | 3 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Josh's Frogs |
| Manufacturer  | Josh's Frogs |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Package Dimensions  | 13.07 x 9.02 x 3.9 inches; 3 Pounds |
| Size | 3 Pound (Pack of 1) |
| Specific Uses for Product | Nutrition |
| Target Audience Keyword | insects, praying mantids, amphibians, frogs, toads, reptile-and-amphibian-pets |

## Product Details

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

## Images

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## 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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best fly food
*by W***R on January 11, 2026*

Great product

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very satisfied with ease of use and great breeding results
*by A***E on March 6, 2023*

I hesitated breeding my own fruit flies after reading through dozens of culture medium recipes and horror stories of mites, mold, and awful odors. But the quality of flightless fruit flies at my local pet store was very hit-or-miss, and these flies were the primary food source for 15 spiderlings. So I decided to give it a go, and I chose this culture medium for my first attempt at breeding. It couldn't have been easier to use and had a pleasant scent. Most importantly, I've had incredible success. I've started 5 cultures so far, and every one has produced hundreds of active, healthy fruit flies with no issues like mold, mites, etc. I couldn't be happier, with a constant food supply and no more paying $11 for a small container of half-dead flies from the pet shop.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great culture media
*by S***I on April 3, 2025*

This Melanogaster Fruit Fly Culture Mix has been my go-to for consistently producing a good harvest of fruit flies. Every time I use it, I get plenty of healthy flies, and the cultures typically last around two months before they go bad. One trick I’ve found is using half of the recommended amount of mix—it actually gives me better results and makes the product last twice as long! The flies thrive, and the cultures stay in great condition. If you're looking for a reliable and cost-effective option for breeding Drosophila melanogaster, this is definitely worth it!

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