--- product_id: 204125853 title: "Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media 3 lbs / 2.7 Quarts (makes 20 fruit fly cultures)" brand: "josh's frogs" price: "R313" currency: ZAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 5 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/204125853-joshs-frogs-melanogaster-fruit-fly-media-3-lbs-2-7 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media 3 lbs / 2.7 Quarts (makes 20 fruit fly cultures) **Brand:** josh's frogs **Price:** R313 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media 3 lbs / 2.7 Quarts (makes 20 fruit fly cultures) by josh's frogs - **How much does it cost?** R313 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/204125853-joshs-frogs-melanogaster-fruit-fly-media-3-lbs-2-7) ## 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 ## Description Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media 3 lbs / 2.7 Quarts (makes 20 fruit fly cultures) is the best in the industry. 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 (makes 20 fruit fly cultures) contains 10+ cups of fruit fly media and one packet of bakers yeast. A bag of Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media 3 lbs / 2.7 Quarts (makes 20 fruit fly cultures) makes30 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. This keeps the media from drying out and prematurely killing the culture. Great Smell Josh's Frogs Fruit Fly Media contains two natural anti-bacterial/anti-fungal ingredients. This eliminates the nasty smell of a bacteria/f Review: Awesome media - Great product. Smells better than most other fruit fly media. Lasts a long time, makes like 20 cultures, easy to make. Highly recommend. 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00JJRK6CW | | Brand | Josh's Frogs | | Brand Name | Josh's Frogs | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 190 Reviews | | Item Form | Flake | | Item Weight | 3 Pounds | | Item form | Flake | | Item weight | 3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Josh's Frogs | | Manufacturer Part Number | SG_B00JJRK6CW_US | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of items | 1 | | UPC | 856106005001 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Josh's Frogs - **Item form:** Flake - **Item weight:** 3 Pounds - **Number of items:** 1 - **UPC:** 856106005001 ## Images ![Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media 3 lbs / 2.7 Quarts (makes 20 fruit fly cultures) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8111DvCumqL.jpg) ![Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media 3 lbs / 2.7 Quarts (makes 20 fruit fly cultures) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81VpGNYJuNL.jpg) ![Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media 3 lbs / 2.7 Quarts (makes 20 fruit fly cultures) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71n1rxGEKgL.jpg) ![Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media 3 lbs / 2.7 Quarts (makes 20 fruit fly cultures) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jBfRX3I8L.jpg) ![Josh's Frogs Melanogaster Fruit Fly Media 3 lbs / 2.7 Quarts (makes 20 fruit fly cultures) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81mNoaROCcL.jpg) ## 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome media *by M***Y on 15 February 2026* Great product. Smells better than most other fruit fly media. Lasts a long time, makes like 20 cultures, easy to make. Highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very satisfied with ease of use and great breeding results *by A***E on 6 March 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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A must if culturing fruit flies *by A***R on 24 January 2025* Easy to use, last a long time, does the job good quality fruit fly media! ## 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.co.za/products/204125853-joshs-frogs-melanogaster-fruit-fly-media-3-lbs-2-7](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/204125853-joshs-frogs-melanogaster-fruit-fly-media-3-lbs-2-7) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*