--- product_id: 9189981 title: "Josh's Frogs The Best MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media, 3 lbs/2.7 Quarts | Makes 20 Fruit Fly Cultures" brand: "josh's frogs" price: "360.60 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 category: "Josh's Frogs" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/9189981-joshs-frogs-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Fresh, clean scent Natural vitamins & enhancers High yield media Josh's Frogs The Best MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media, 3 lbs/2.7 Quarts | Makes 20 Fruit Fly Cultures **Brand:** josh's frogs **Price:** 360.60 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐸 Elevate your pet’s diet with the gold standard in fruit fly media! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Josh's Frogs 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?** 360.60 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/9189981-joshs-frogs-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3) ## 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 - • **Trusted Legacy:** Backed by 13+ years of proven success and rave reviews from dedicated amphibian and reptile enthusiasts. - • **Aroma That Wins:** Enjoy a fresh, natural scent that keeps your breeding environment pleasant and inviting. - • **Feed with Confidence:** Infused with essential vitamins and color enhancers to ensure vibrant, healthy feeders your pets will love. - • **Ethical & Sustainable:** Supports captive breeding to keep wild populations safe—join the movement for responsible pet care. - • **Maximize Your Cultures' Potential:** Produces up to 20 thriving fruit fly cultures per 3 lbs batch—unmatched yield for serious breeders. ## Overview Josh's Frogs MELANOGASTER Fruit Fly Food Media is a premium 3-pound substrate designed to produce up to 20 high-yield fruit fly cultures. Enriched with vitamins and natural color enhancers, it promotes healthy, vibrant feeders favored by amphibians, reptiles, and other exotic pets. Its fresh, clean scent and proven formula—trusted for over 13 years—make it the go-to choice for ethical breeders committed to sustainable captive breeding. ## Description One Stop Shopping Substrates, feeders, other supplies, live plants, and educational resources all in one place for convenient pet ownership. Conservation Through Captive-Breeding We only sell captive-bred animals so wild animals can stay wild Sales support animal conservation & research Passionate About Pets & People We're dedicated to growing & educating people We provide industry-leading Live Arrival Promise, customer support, & free education One-Stop Shopping For Success We provide supplies & education needed to set you up for successful pet ownership in one place Conservation Through Captive-Breeding We only sell captive-bred animals so wild animals can stay wild Sales support animal conservation & research Passionate About Pets & People We're dedicated to growing & educating people We provide industry-leading Live Arrival Promise, customer support, & free education One-Stop Shopping For Success We provide supplies & education needed to set you up for successful pet ownership in one place Live Arrival Promise Our goal is deliver insects and plants that are alive on arrival in all weather! Otherwise, DOAs are covered by our LAG promise. Live Arrival Promise Our goal is deliver insects and plants that are alive on arrival in all weather! Otherwise, DOAs are covered by our LAG promise. How did we get our start? In 2004 by Joshua Willard made fruit fly cultures for his personal dart frogs. As a way to support his frog hobby and to better serve others in the amphibian hobby, Josh started selling the fruit fly cultures, as well as supplies for kits. What makes our products unique? When you order from us, you’re not just purchasing a product, you’re also purchasing the services and support that are provided before, during, and after. What problem are we solving? Wild animals should never be taken out of their home to become pets. Josh's Frogs is dedicated to changing this. How did we get our start? In 2004 by Joshua Willard made fruit fly cultures for his personal dart frogs. As a way to support his frog hobby and to better serve others in the amphibian hobby, Josh started selling the fruit fly cultures, as well as supplies for kits. What makes our products unique? When you order from us, you’re not just purchasing a product, you’re also purchasing the services and support that are provided before, during, and after. What problem are we solving? Wild animals should never be taken out of their home to become pets. Josh's Frogs is dedicated to changing this. Josh's Frogs desertcart Store Visit the Store Josh's Frogs desertcart Store Visit the Store 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 | | Additional Features | High Yield and Production Capacity | | Age Range (Description) | All Life Stages | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Allergen Information | Fish | | Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet | | Best Sellers Rank | #28,842 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #209 in Reptile & Amphibian Food | | Brand | Josh's Frogs | | Brand Name | Josh's Frogs | | Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 346 Reviews | | 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 | | 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 ![Josh's Frogs 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.tn/products/9189981-joshs-frogs-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/9189981-joshs-frogs-the-best-melanogaster-fruit-fly-food-media-3) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-01*