Does anyone know where to get some of this stuff at a decent price or even in bulk quantities? I've been using white vinegar for quite some time now as a mold inhibitor for my ff media, but I'd like to try this out instead....I absolutely can't STAND the smell of vinegar anymore!
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Randy
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Methyl paraben powder
Randy27
Dec 09, 2003 01:41 AM
Replies (7)
reptilerick
Dec 09, 2003 09:55 AM
Try fruitflies.net
I got some from him a few weeks ago.
stuff works ok but I find the vinager works just as
well.
edwardsatc
Dec 09, 2003 12:09 PM
Depends on how much you want I guess. Here's some price comparisons.
Carolina Biological
100g - $14.95, $.149/gram
500g - $29.95, $.059/gram
Ed's Fly Meat ,
1/2lb(226g) - $22.95, $.10/gram
1lb(453g) - $35.95, $.079/gram
Flystuff.com
1kg - $44.00, $.044/gram
5kg - $195.00, $.039/gram
Donn
repunzel
Dec 09, 2003 01:21 PM
you can also try the Drosophila Co.
Methyl paraben $ 7.00 for 2 oz.
Tegosept $ 7.00 for 2 oz.
Calcium propionate $ 7.00
Potassium sorbate $ 7.00 I took this information from their website.
coyotethug
Dec 09, 2003 06:05 PM
I buy mine at DocFrugal.com, it is also $44 for 1 kg, which should last you a long time. They are a great place to get a lot of different things like petri dishes and other misc equipment.
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1.1.3 D. azureus
0.0.8 P. bicolor
0.0.7 D. auratus (polka-dot)
0.0.3 D. auratus (blue)
0.0.3 D. auratus (kahlua and cream)
Shannon
jaso
Dec 09, 2003 10:18 PM
You can also try methylane blue or something like. They sell them at fish stores to help stop fungus and stuff from growing on fish eggs. Just dont spill some on your hands or they will be blue for a few days
Oh the name is probably misspelled its too cold right now for me to run into my garage to check the correct spelling.
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Jason
0.0.3 azureus
1.0.1 leucs
Randy27
Dec 09, 2003 10:31 PM
I'm thinking I'll buy a whole kg, I have to make about 15 cultures every few weeks, so I'll probably need it. Does anyone know how much to use (i.e. parts per gallon, liter, cup, etc??).
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Randy
fruitflies
Dec 10, 2003 05:41 PM
Regarding Methyl paraben powder, I sell it for $9.50 per 8 oz. oor 226 grams. Or, $16.50 per pound. I'm a little cheaper then those other guys.
I still put a little vinegar in my cultures in additional to the Methyl paraben, the flies seem to prefer the acidity and the cultures seem to get going faster.
If you have any question, just let me know
Tuss
Fruitflies.net
