Why Vials Matter in Drosophila Research
When you’re maintaining Drosophila melanogaster (fruit flies), the quality of your vials can directly impact the reliability of your results. A good vial supports consistent culture conditions, reduces contamination, and makes handling easier. At Regina Scientific Supplies, we stock a carefully selected range of Drosophila vials, bottles, and closures designed to support both teaching labs and research facilities.
🔍 What to Consider When Selecting Vials
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Material: Polystyrene (excellent clarity, affordable), Polypropylene (durable, autoclavable), or Glass (long-lasting, reusable).
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Size & Dimensions: Narrow vials for smaller cultures, wider vials or bottles for higher density and longer maintenance.
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Closures: The right plug keeps flies secure while allowing airflow and reducing contamination risks.
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Reusability: Decide whether single-use or reusable options fit your budget and workflow.
🧴 Popular Options from Our Drosophila Collection
👉 P1068-T Narrow Polystyrene Vials (95 mm × 25 mm)
Perfect for high-clarity culture observation. Flat-bottom design for even food distribution.
👉 P1066-T Wide Polystyrene Vials (95 mm × 29 mm)
Extra space for larger populations or longer experiments.
👉 P1014-T Pre-Racked Vials (80 mm × 25 mm)
Great for batch handling and teaching environments.
👉 32-130 Square-Bottom Polypropylene Bottles
Autoclavable, reusable, and perfect for maintaining stocks.
👉 Flystuff Flugs Closures
Keep cultures secure while minimising mites and evaporation.
✅ Tips for Best Results in the Lab
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Always pair the correct plug with the correct vial size.
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Rotate stock to use older vials first.
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Store plugs and closures in a clean, dry environment.
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For reusables, follow strict cleaning protocols to extend lifespan.
Why Order from Regina Scientific Supplies?
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✔ ISO 9001:2015 quality management for consistent standards.
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✔ Free UK shipping on orders over £100.
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✔ Trusted by labs, universities, and teaching facilities across the UK.
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✔ Wide range of Drosophila products — vials, bottles, plugs, and more.
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Your research deserves reliable equipment. Browse our Drosophila vials and accessories collection and get everything you need for efficient fly culture.
