Where can I get these they don't sell them at any of the pet stores by me.
Joshsfrogs.com
buy yourself a kit that comes with flies so you can start your own cultures
Is it hard to start cultures?
I just started 2 cultures today off the 2 that i got from Josh's. Pretty simple. Add media, add water, add excelsior, and let nature run its course.
I do mine outside in case i get any escapees while transferring flies from one cup to the other
Does the stuff that you need to add come with it? How long do these cultures last
look on joshsfrogs.com at the fruit fly kits. You can get kits that come with everything you need
Cups with lids
media
excelsior
herptivite
calcium
and flies to start your cultures or feed from
Its recommended you toss out a culture after 4 weeks. Typical practice is to start a culture or two once a week so that you always have flies on hand should one of your cultures happen to crash
Ok I think ill try it
May I suggest you search the site for FF topics as this would help you learn and prepare to culture them. Here is a link for a how to article right here on the forum.
Frog Forum - Fruit Fly Culturing, Care and Feeding - Everything you need to know about Drosophila
1.2.0 Dendrobates tinctorius 'Azureus'
1.1.0 Dendrobates Lamasi 'Orange'
1.1.0 Dendrobates Ventrimaculatus 'Understory Line'
0.3.0 Dendrobates leucomelas
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As always your mileage may vary!
I may or may not know what I'm talking about!
Thanks that was really helpful
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