--- 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: "AED 243" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Josh's Frogs" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/9189981-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3-lbs-2 store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # Fresh, natural scent formula Vitamins & color enhancers for vibrant flies High yield - 20 cultures per batch The Best MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - Makes 20 Fruit Fly Cultures) **Brand:** josh's frogs **Price:** AED 243 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐸 Elevate your pet’s ecosystem with the freshest, most productive fruit fly media! ## 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?** AED 243 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/9189981-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 - • **Fresh & Clean Aroma:** Enjoy a pleasant, natural scent that outperforms typical fruit fly media—no more unpleasant odors. - • **Maximize Your Cultures:** Produces up to 20 thriving fruit fly cultures per 3 lbs batch—scale your feeding effortlessly. - • **Versatile Pet Nutrition:** Perfectly suited for frogs, lizards, spiders, scorpions, tropical fish, and more—expand your pet’s diet with confidence. - • **Trusted for Over a Decade:** Backed by 13+ years of proven success and rave reviews from reptile and amphibian enthusiasts. - • **Vibrant & Healthy Feeders:** Infused with essential vitamins and color enhancers to keep your critters lively and visually stunning. ## Overview Josh's Frogs MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media is a premium 3-pound formula designed to produce up to 20 high-yield fruit fly cultures. Enriched with vitamins and natural color enhancers, it ensures healthy, vibrant feeders for a variety of small pets. Its fresh, clean scent and proven 13+ years of success make it a top choice for reptile and amphibian owners seeking reliable, nutritious fly cultures. ## 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: 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: Best fly food - Great product ## 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 | | Additional Features | High Yield and Production Capacity | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Allergen Information | Fish | | Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet | | Best Sellers Rank | #28,953 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #188 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 (345) | | Date First Available | April 8, 2014 | | Dog Breed Size | Small | | Flavor | Seafood | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Flake | | Item Weight | 3 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Josh's Frogs | | Manufacturer | Josh's Frogs | | Manufacturer Part Number | SG_B00JJRK6CW_US | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Package Dimensions | 13.07 x 9.02 x 3.9 inches; 3 Pounds | | 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 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages - **Brand:** Josh's Frogs - **Flavor:** 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 ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome media *by M***Y on February 15, 2026* Great product. Smells better than most other fruit fly media. Lasts a long time, makes like 20 cultures, easy to make. Highly recommend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best fly food *by W***R on January 11, 2026* Great product ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As described *by C***1 on March 14, 2026* Does the job! Don’t know how long it will last. Flies seem to love the taste/ingredients. ## 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.ae/products/9189981-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3-lbs-2](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/9189981-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3-lbs-2) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*