Best calcium/vitamin series

[BlackDiamondGeckos]

So, I've heard arguments for everything. I currently use Rep Cal, but just wanted to see what GF thought.

 

[M&I Gecko]

I use both rep cal and zoo meds. I prefer Reptivite for the vitamins.

 

[BlackDiamondGeckos]

O ya, if you choose other please say which.

 

[LizMarie]

Other; I use Repashy Calcium Plus ICB. It's suppose to be an all in one supplement which a lot of people use on here. Even though it's all in one and I dust all my feeders with it every feeding but I was still a little worried about my leos plan calcium intake so I bought a small jar of plain calcium from Fluckers and have it in the tank at all times. Seems to be working fine I haven't noticed any problems.

I used Rep Cal in the past but that entire regimen was a pain in the behind plus they don't stick to feeders the what Calcium Plus does. I swear I can dust a worm/roach today can come back a week later and guess what the feeder is still powdered. lol

 

[fallen_angel]

I prefer Rep-Cal products but have been wanting to try the Repashy Calcium Plus for awhile now (just haven't gotten around to ordering it yet).. actually, I think I may just go do that now

 

[LizMarie]

I prefer Rep-Cal products but have been wanting to try the Repashy Calcium Plus for awhile now (just haven't gotten around to ordering it yet).. actually, I think I may just go do that now

It smells really good to me even though my mom begs to differ but I don't think she smelled the other products I've used. And when you try it you'll be SHOCKED on how it sticks to things. I use very small amounts and it does wonders. Lana seems to like it to because even it she's not licking she'll go around licking the Calcium Plus off of them.

 

[fallen_angel]

LOL that's funny :main_laugh:
Thanks LizMarie

 

[CSMGecko]

I use Repti Cal from Zoomed and use the ReptiVite w/o D3 as a permanent dish in my set up. I feel dusting in the Repti Calcium is best and then giving them the ReptiVite dish for when they want or need seems to work out for me.

 

[leoman777]

i use rep-cal but i use and like the reptivite vitamins

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

RepCal products since 1995!

 

[Dogger25]

I use rep-cal myself. Sometimes they even like to lay in the dish haha.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I also wanted to add that Sticky Tongue 'Vit-All' is not a supplement for leopard geckos. It is a gut-load formula. Also, Repashy ICB is designed for Bearded Dragons, which are diurnal and omnivores... not nocturnal and insectivores like Leopard Geckos.

 

[BlackDiamondGeckos]

I also wanted to add that Sticky Tongue 'Vit-All' is not a supplement for leopard geckos. It is a gut-load formula.

Ya, but I heard it's an alternative to dusting.

I use rep-cal myself. Sometimes they even like to lay in the dish haha.

I've noticed this with some of my hatchlings. haha

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

Ya, but I heard it's an alternative to dusting.

Yes, but if you read the label on the product, you will see that it is only 'activated' when mixed with water.

 

[Nigel4less]

Yes, but if you read the label on the product, you will see that it is only 'activated' when mixed with water.

:main_yes:

 

[BlackDiamondGeckos]

Interesting stuff. Thanks guys, I guess I'll stay with the Rep Cal stuff. My fav thing is that they sell in cheaper big bulk sizes...

 

[DarthGekko]

We use RepCal calcium and Miner-All for vitamins.

We gutload the insects with Repashy Insect Gutload ILF, Vit-All and Apple Slices or carrots and oats. Sometimes we use Repashy SuperPig but mostly that is for the Crested Geckos and not the Leos.

We only feed out twice a week but the average 30 day old hatchling is 15-20g+

I've had non giant leos get to 50+ grams in 3 1/2 - 4 months. Only one problem with this though is early ovulation. I had that happen to a couple females I didn't plan to breed this season. Oh well, you can't win em all

 

[DarthGekko]

Yes, but if you read the label on the product, you will see that it is only 'activated' when mixed with water.

Oh yeah, little trick is to put a little Vit-All in their water and wah la Vitamin Water for Leos!

I had some leos spill the gutload thats in the mealworm dishes into their water on a regular basis. My dad and I noticed that after a month of this the geckos that had "Vitamin" water were a little brighter when compared to their siblings who didn't do this! I don't put any Vit-All in their water on purpose but I'd say half of my leos spill the mealworm gutload into the water and "activate" the Vit-All.

 

[Leopardgeckosunlimited]

We also use Rep-Cal- I really like it b/c it has the D3 and no phosphorus.

 

[kilravn]

has anyone ever heard of disolving calcium in the water dish? the lady at the pet store said to do this instead of dusting crickets. just wondring if its b/s before i try it