{"product_id":"fruit-fly-cultures","title":"Fruit Fly Cultures","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrosophila melanogaster\u003c\/strong\u003e— These tiny flies, also known as \"melos\" or \"mels,\" are a staple for many dart frogs and small pets. With a quick life cycle of just 14 days, they're easy to culture and produce thousands of flies consistently. Plus, with genetic mutations like the 'wingless' trait, they're even easier to manage!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrosophila hydei\u003c\/strong\u003e— These larger, 'meatier' flies are perfect for pets that prefer bigger prey. While they take a bit longer to emerge—around 21 days—their size makes them ideal for certain species such as large obligates. However, be cautious of their \"boom and bust\" cycle, which can lead to crashes and grain mite infestations if not monitored carefully.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Dart Frog Nursery","offers":[{"title":"Melanogaster - Fresh","offer_id":47267404546225,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Melanogaster - Producing","offer_id":47267404578993,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hydei - Fresh","offer_id":47267404611761,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Hydei - Producing","offer_id":47267404644529,"sku":null,"price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/6039\/9793\/files\/1bae0335-8fa1-4e34-90e2-48e7a67030f5.png?v=1780015738","url":"https:\/\/dartfrognursery.com\/products\/fruit-fly-cultures","provider":"Dart Frog Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}