What is the difference between the Hydei and Melanogaster medias, and what is their shelf life?

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.

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?

The bag is ready to use. I have never added any other ingredients and keep having successful colonies week after week.

Can I use this to make hydei fruit fly culture ?

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

Is this just food for the flys or will this "hach" the flys

You add some live flies to a container with this food and some substrate and the flies breed and multiply

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Josh's Frogs THE BEST MELANOGASTER FRUIT FLY FOOD MEDIA (3 lbs/2.7 Quarts - makes 20 fruit fly cultures)

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Age range (description)
All Life
Brand
Josh's Frogs
Flavour
Seafood
Item form
Flake
Specific uses for product
Nutrition

🌿Natural vitamins & enhancers

💧Superior moisture retention

📈High yield cultures

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Description

🐸 Cultivate the best feeders and never run dry—your herps deserve the premium buzz!

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.

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.

Specifications

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 (190)
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

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