i second the Repashy media. Its cheap and works great. Ive tried others and this is by far my favorite.I just recently started to culture my own flies. I used the Repashy Super Fly media mix. Bought some 32oz deli cups with the screen lids and some excelsior. Making the mix was super super easy, just add bowling water and 3 tablespoons. First culture was done on 5/5, and now have lots of fly pupae going. So far it's working great.
I use pretty much the same ingredient above but I substitute the sugar with honey (2-3 table spoon) as honey is a natural substance to inhibit bacterial growth.Just buy some media or make your own.
A simple recipe:
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup vinegar
1/4 cup instant potatoes (edited) How could I miss one of the most important ingredients?
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Brewer's yeast (optional, but important)
and a sprinkle of regular yeast on top.
Excelsior or coffee filters for surface area for flies and you're set, just add flies.
I have been using Rapashy but like the idea of making my own,I will have to try this out!I use pretty much the same ingredient above but I substitute the sugar with honey (2-3 table spoon) as honey is a natural substance to inhibit bacterial growth.