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product_id: 9189980
title: "MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media, 1.5 lbs/1.35 Quarts | The Best, Makes 10 Fruit Fly Cultures"
brand: "josh's frogs"
price: "R1222"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
category: "Josh's Frogs"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/9189980-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-1-5-lbs-1-35
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# Vitamins & color enhancers Natural fresh scent High yield cultures MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media, 1.5 lbs/1.35 Quarts | The Best, Makes 10 Fruit Fly Cultures

**Brand:** josh's frogs
**Price:** R1222
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐸 Cultivate vibrant life—feed your exotic pets like a pro!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media, 1.5 lbs/1.35 Quarts | The Best, Makes 10 Fruit Fly Cultures by josh's frogs
- **How much does it cost?** R1222 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/9189980-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-1-5-lbs-1-35)

## 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

- • **Fresh & Clean Aroma:** Formulated with natural ingredients that smell fresh, not funky—no more unpleasant odors.
- • **Vibrant & Healthy Feeders:** Enriched with vitamins and color enhancers to keep your critters lively and visually striking.
- • **Proven Excellence Over 13 Years:** A reliable staple in fruit fly media with a loyal following and consistent results.
- • **Maximize Your Cultures' Potential:** Produces abundant, multi-generational fruit fly colonies for continuous feeding.
- • **Trusted by Exotic Pet Enthusiasts:** Ideal nutrition for frogs, lizards, spiders, scorpions, and tropical fish alike.

## Overview

Josh's Frogs MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media is a premium 1.5 lb formula designed to produce high-yield, healthy fruit fly cultures enriched with vitamins and natural color enhancers. Its fresh-smelling, natural ingredient base supports multiple generations of flies, making it the go-to choice for feeding a variety of small exotic pets including frogs, lizards, and tropical fish. Backed by over 13 years of trusted performance, this media ensures your feeders thrive and your pets stay vibrant.

## Description

desertcart.com : Josh's Frogs MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media, 1.5 lbs/1.35 Quarts | The Best, Makes 10 Fruit Fly Cultures : Pet Supplies

## 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 | B00JJRXVNI |
| ASIN  | B00JJRXVNI |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,132 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #202 in Reptile & Amphibian Food |
| Brand Name | Josh's Frogs |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (354) |
| Date First Available  | April 8, 2014 |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Flavor | Seafood |
| Item Form | Flake |
| Item Weight | 1.5 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Josh's Frogs |
| Manufacturer  | Josh's Frogs |
| Manufacturer Part Number | JF00501 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Package Dimensions  | 10 x 6.61 x 2.83 inches; 1.5 pounds |
| Special Ingredients | Powdered potatoes, natural anti-bacterial/anti-fungal ingredients |
| Specific Uses For Product | Nutrition |
| Target Species | Fish |
| UPC | 856106005018 |
| Unit Count | 24 Ounce |

## 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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## Available Options

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

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*Product available on Desertcart South Africa*
*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-02*