{"product_id":"stoffels-drosophila-fruit-flies-500-ml","title":"Drosophila (Fruit Flies) - (500 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Flightless Fruit Fly (\u003ci\u003eDrosophila melanogaster\u003c\/i\u003e \/ \u003ci\u003eDrosophila hydei\u003c\/i\u003e) supplied in a convenient 500 ml culture culture-vial is an essential live nutritional resource. While primarily famous in the broader pet hobby for feeding dart frogs and reptiles, it is an exceptionally valuable live food culture for specialized freshwater aquarists maintaining tiny fish species (such as Nano Rasboras, Endlers, and micro-tetras), riparian setups, or semi-aquatic paludariums housing mudskippers or newts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 500 ml culture medium comes pre-seeded with flightless fruit flies complete with all necessary nutrient growth media to sustain the colony through multiple life cycles. The flightless mutation ensures easy handling during feeding sessions without escaping into your home. It provides a rich source of natural proteins and fats, stimulating hunting instincts in finicky or newly imported freshwater fish and surface-feeding inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Product Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003eDrosophila melanogaster\u003c\/i\u003e (or \u003ci\u003eD. hydei\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlightless Fruit Fly, Wingless Drosophila\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eVolume \/ Size\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500 ml culture vial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eTarget Application\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive feeding for nano fish, surface feeders, and paludarium pets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulture Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf-sustaining culture with nutrient media included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eMobility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlightless \/ Wingless variant for easy, controlled portioning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e68°F–75°F (20°C–24°C) for optimal production\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Beginner Care Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Understanding the Culture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 500 ml container acts as a self-contained breeding unit. Inside, you will find a proprietary nutrient medium that feeds the larvae (maggots) while they mature. Adult flies will continually emerge from the pupae stage over a span of 3 to 4 weeks, providing a steady, renewable supply of live food for your aquatic or terrarium pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Feeding Application for Aquarists\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently tap the culture vial downward to settle the flies away from the opening. Remove the breathable plug or cap and lightly shake the desired number of flies directly over the water surface of your aquarium or targeted feeding dish. Surface-dwelling and nano fish will eagerly hunt the floating insects, which mimic natural terrestrial insect drop-offs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Maintenance \u0026amp; Storage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the culture in a well-ventilated area away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations. Avoid excess moisture accumulation inside the vial to prevent media mold. Once egg production drops and the culture exhausts its nutritional medium after a few weeks, it can be safely discarded or restarted using a fresh culture kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Worms \u0026 Insects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57050286195028,"sku":"ST040405","price":6.11,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1052\/5828\/7444\/files\/StoffelsDrosophila_FruitFlies.jpg?v=1788886332","url":"https:\/\/www.tropicalmarineaquatic.com\/products\/stoffels-drosophila-fruit-flies-500-ml","provider":"Tropical Marine Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}