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How I make fruit fly medium!
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<blockquote data-quote="lectricblueyes" data-source="post: 91385" data-attributes="member: 2761"><p>Update: Just got off the phone with the OWNER of the Chicago Reptile House and this is what is in the mix:</p><p></p><p>1. Mash Potatoes (dry mix)</p><p></p><p>2. Water</p><p></p><p>3. Vinegar</p><p></p><p>4. Methylene Blue</p><p></p><p>You all know where to get the top 3 ingredients, here is where you get #4 <a href="http://www.shop.edsflymeat.com/product.sc;jsessionid=15BB24D9352996ED223D5F17C15B3A45.qscstrfrnt04?categoryId=5&amp;productId=73" target="_blank">http://www.shop.edsflymeat.com/product.sc;...mp;productId=73</a>.</p><p></p><p>He says that 2-3 drops of the methylene blue is enough for a 32oz cup and misting the culture once every week is enough to keep it alive. He claims to have seen cultures dwindle down but survive for 6 months. The key is to use the powder instant mashed potato mix because it contains preserves in it that will also help fight mold.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lectricblueyes, post: 91385, member: 2761"] Update: Just got off the phone with the OWNER of the Chicago Reptile House and this is what is in the mix: 1. Mash Potatoes (dry mix) 2. Water 3. Vinegar 4. Methylene Blue You all know where to get the top 3 ingredients, here is where you get #4 [URL="http://www.shop.edsflymeat.com/product.sc;jsessionid=15BB24D9352996ED223D5F17C15B3A45.qscstrfrnt04?categoryId=5&productId=73"]http://www.shop.edsflymeat.com/product.sc;...mp;productId=73[/URL]. He says that 2-3 drops of the methylene blue is enough for a 32oz cup and misting the culture once every week is enough to keep it alive. He claims to have seen cultures dwindle down but survive for 6 months. The key is to use the powder instant mashed potato mix because it contains preserves in it that will also help fight mold. [/QUOTE]
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