--- 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: "104246CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true category: "Josh's Frogs" url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/718552330-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3-lbs-2 store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Natural vitamins & enhancers Superior moisture retention 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:** 104246CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐸 Cultivate the best feeders and never run dry—your herps deserve the premium buzz! ## 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?** 104246CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/718552330-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3-lbs-2) ## 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 - • **Hydration That Lasts:** Powdered potato base locks in moisture to prevent premature culture death—no more dry-outs. - • **Stay Fresh, Stay Clean:** Natural ingredients keep media smelling like freshly baked bread, not a lab experiment gone wrong. - • **Vibrant & Healthy Feeders:** Packed with vitamins and color enhancers for healthier, more colorful fruit flies your pets will love. - • **Trusted by Experts Since 2004:** Over 13 years of perfected formula and millions of cultures produced—join the pros who won’t settle. - • **Maximize Your Cultures’ Potential:** Produces up to 30 thriving fruit fly cultures per bag—boost your feeder supply effortlessly. ## Overview Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media is a scientifically refined, high-yield culture medium designed to produce healthy, vibrant fruit flies. Featuring a moisture-retentive powdered potato base and natural vitamins, this 3 lb bag makes up to 30 cultures with a fresh, clean scent. Trusted by hobbyists and professionals since 2004, it ensures thriving feeder populations for reptiles, amphibians, and other insectivores. ## Description Josh's Frogs MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Media is the best producing Fruit Fly Media on the market, and we have been constantly perfecting it since 2004. We approach Fruit Fly culturing from a scientific standpoint, and produce over 1200 32 oz Fruit Fly cultures a week. Last year, we produced over 24 TONS of fruit fly media! Each bag of Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media 3 lbs / 2.7 Quarts contains 10+ cups of Fruit Fly Media. A bag of Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media 3 lbs / 2.7 Quarts makes 30 1/3 cup cultures or 20 1/2 cup cultures. Retains Moisture The #1 killer of Fruit Fly cultures is low humidity. Therefore, Josh's Frogs Fruit Fly Media uses powdered potatoes rather than potato flakes. This not only allows for a more thorough mix of ingredients, but it also allows the media to hold more water which keeps the media from drying out and prematurely killing the culture. Great Smell Josh's Frogs Fruit Fly Media contains two natural ingredients. This eliminates the nasty smell of an infected culture. Many customers compare the smell of our cultures to freshly baked bread. High Yields Josh's Frogs Fruit Fly Media fights unwanted natural growths so your Fruit Fly cultures produce not only more Fruit Flies, but healthier Fruit Flies. Packed with Vitamins and Color Enhancers We believe that healthy Fruit Flies lead to healthy herps. Therefore, Josh's Frogs Fruit Fly Media is full of vitamins and color enhancers from natural sources. ## 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 | | Additional Features | High Yield and Production Capacity | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Allergen Information | Fish | | Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet | | Brand Name | Josh's Frogs | | Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (189) | | Dog Breed Size | Small | | Flavor | Seafood | | Item Form | Flake | | Item Weight | 3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Josh's Frogs | | Manufacturer Part Number | SG_B00JJRK6CW_US | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Package Size Name | Single Bag | | Pet Type | Amphibian, Fish, Insect, Reptile | | Product Benefits | High Yields, Nutritious, Pleasant Smell, Moisture Retention | | Recommended Uses For Product | Fruit Fly Breeding, Pet Feeding | | Special Ingredients | Frog Fruit | | Specific Uses For Product | Nutrition | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 856106005001 | | Unit Count | 48 Grams | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** All Life Stages - **Brand:** Josh's Frogs - **Flavour:** Seafood - **Item form:** Flake - **Specific uses for product:** Nutrition ## Images ![THE BEST MELANOGASTER FRUIT FLY FOOD MEDIA (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - makes 20 fruit fly cultures) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8111DvCumqL.jpg) ## 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 ## Frequently Bought Together - Josh's Frogs The Best MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - Makes 20 Fruit Fly Cultures) - Josh's Frogs Excelsior (Makes 20 Fruit Fly Cultures) 9.2oz - Josh's Frogs 32 oz Fruit Fly Cup and Fabric Lid- 20 Pack --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sn/products/718552330-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3-lbs-2](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/718552330-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3-lbs-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart Senegal* *Store origin: SN* *Last updated: 2026-06-19*