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<blockquote data-quote="CosbyArt" data-source="post: 292792" data-attributes="member: 8168"><p>The containers should get you by for a bit, until they molt and cannibalism really kicks in until individually separated. The window mesh is not standard window mesh right? Otherwise, the fruit flies will escape as soon as you feed them - for that you have to use a micro mesh, coffee filters, paper towel, or a fine fabric like I use organza fabric.</p><p></p><p>The mold is usually turned over by the FF pupae and adults once they are established, so it doesn't become a issue. In the meantime you can mix the mold with the top crust layer to get rid of yourself. In the future adding a pinch of bakers yeast (what I use) or brewers yeast (said to be better if you can find it) will help keep mold at bay until the FF take over.</p><p></p><p>As long as you see some nymphs eat, that means you are doing fine. They don't all eat at the same time or every-time even (unless you mark each nymph somehow safely and watch it 24 hours - I wouldn't worry), especially if they are nearing a molt.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="CosbyArt, post: 292792, member: 8168"] The containers should get you by for a bit, until they molt and cannibalism really kicks in until individually separated. The window mesh is not standard window mesh right? Otherwise, the fruit flies will escape as soon as you feed them - for that you have to use a micro mesh, coffee filters, paper towel, or a fine fabric like I use organza fabric. The mold is usually turned over by the FF pupae and adults once they are established, so it doesn't become a issue. In the meantime you can mix the mold with the top crust layer to get rid of yourself. In the future adding a pinch of bakers yeast (what I use) or brewers yeast (said to be better if you can find it) will help keep mold at bay until the FF take over. As long as you see some nymphs eat, that means you are doing fine. They don't all eat at the same time or every-time even (unless you mark each nymph somehow safely and watch it 24 hours - I wouldn't worry), especially if they are nearing a molt. [/QUOTE]
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