Complete Guide to Repashy Crested Gecko Food
By: Jason
Last Updated: March 9, 2023
The whole idea of a complete crested gecko diet started years ago. Repashy Ventures was incorporated in 2007 and changed the reptile industry by introducing the first meal replacement powder (MRP). Over the years, they have added new types of food. But what about today? What does Repashy crested gecko food do that distinguishes them from the other leading makers of CGD?
Repashy has been used across generations of crested geckos, demonstrating consistent results. It is one of the best-priced brands and has both standard mixes and seasonal blends. Their “treats” do not meet the dietary requirements and shouldn’t be a primary food source.
We will look at Repashy’s seven lines of meal replacement powders, four year-round flavors, and three seasonal runs. Let’s take a look at what they have to offer!
Ingredients
There is quite a bit to review when analyzing a diet mix.
All seven recipes use bananas, watermelon, and dried dates. Each mix includes at least one other fruit; mango, fig, pineapple, and mulberry are all used. Bananas are either the first or second ingredient in all of these. The range of fruits used helps improve the flavor, dietary fiber, and vitamin profile of the blend.
Repashy varies its source of protein. Some mixes use black soldier fly larvae, while others use whey, rice, pea, and egg proteins. They all use more than one, which adds a variety of amino acids, making it more likely to meet all their dietary needs.
Algae and dried kelp raise the vitamin and mineral content. Adding these vegetables isn’t unusual; Pangea and BPZ use them, too.
Lots of what is left are vitamins and minerals to build on the nutrient profile.
Overall, the ingredients are what you would expect from the founding father of the complete gecko diet.
Guaranteed Analysis
In this way, the Repashy mixes are very similar to one another. The crude protein min is 20 percent for all but the MRP and Fruit & Grub. The fat, moisture, ash, and calcium all stay in a narrow range.
The most variation is in the amount of fiber, with Mulberry Madness having the least (2.5%) and the Mango Superblend at the top (10%). How much fiber a lizard needs depends on whether the species is a carnivore, insectivore, or herbivore. Since crested geckos get most of their veggies from the guts of the insects they eat, their digestive system doesn’t usually break down very high-fiber diets.
Why does this matter here? It is worth paying attention to the bowel movements and eating habits of cresties on the high fiber diets, particularly the Mango Superblend. Since this is a seasonal mix, the geckos eating it are likely alternating with another flavor, which is good.
Repashy reports a 1.2% or 1.3% calcium (Ca) min in all their MRPs. While the phosphorous (P) content isn’t on the label, Repashy has posted the lab analysis report. It shows a 1.66:1 Ca-P ratio.
The team that created the first gecko diet mix set the nutritional standards.
Sizes & Price
Repashy sells their MRP in 3, 6, and 12-oz jars. It also comes in bulk- a 70-oz (4.4 lb) bag. The prices for almost all the lines run the same.
3 oz – $9.99 – $3.33/oz
6 oz – $15.99 – $2.67/oz
12 oz – $24.99 – $2.08/oz
70 oz – $105.99 – $1.51/oz
The Pineapple Express is one dollar more expensive in the 3-ounce and 12-ounce sizes.
The “cost per ounce” and the incremental savings make sense and reward buyers for getting the next size up.
Repashy rewards customers for buying more. When purchasing, buy the largest size you can reasonably use.
Palatability
Repashy has been around for a long time because of how many geckos like the taste.
Many pet lizard owners mention how long their pet has been on MRP and continues to enjoy eating it. Some specifically talk about offering a variety of options to their pet and that they choose this over the others.
We have a few cresties that prefer Repashy MRP, too.
Feeding Instructions
To serve, mix one part MRP with two parts water. The mixture starts watery but thickens after a few minutes. Once it ‘sets,’ it will have the same consistency as ketchup.
When you get the desired thickness, add the food to a small bowl inside the habitat.
Feed crested geckos in the early evening when they are starting their day. Remove uneaten MRP after 24 hours.
Additional Info
How long does the food last?
Prepared MRP is good for 24 hours.
Each bottle comes with a ‘best by’ date. Once opened, keeping it in the refrigerator will extend the freshness.
Where can I buy it?
Repashy’s Crested Gecko MRP is available in many large chain pet stores and local pet stores.
While you can’t get the seasonal flavors there, you can buy them online. Each one is only around for a few months of the year, so keep an eye out.
Conclusion
Repashy sets the standard for complete crested gecko diets. Allen and his team have fed each product line to generations of lizards to ensure their safety. That is hard to ignore.
Their prices are among the best per ounce, and their seasonal varieties are even more reasons to use Repashy MRP.
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