{"product_id":"hikari-crest-gel-ready-to-use-for-fruit-and-insect-eating-geckos-50g","title":"Hikari Crest Gel (Ready To Use)for fruit and insect eating geckos-50g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA ready-to-use fruit and insect paste for crested geckos and their relatives, with no mixing or powder to prepare.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari CrestGel is a soft gel food built around mango puree, mealworm and silkworm pupae, for crested geckos, gargoyle geckos, giant geckos, day geckos and other fruit- and insect-eating geckos. Cut a portion straight from the pack and offer it at night, when these geckos are naturally active.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use\u003c\/strong\u003e — no mixing with water or powder measuring; cut a piece and serve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit and insect blend\u003c\/strong\u003e — mango puree and mealworm lead the ingredient list, with whole crushed silkworm pupae and a dried fruit blend (apple, pear, strawberry, mango, lychee, kiwi, blueberry, cranberry, raspberry) adding variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMess-free feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gel format avoids the loose powder mess of a dry mix-your-own diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate is used so vitamin content survives normal pack storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortioned for the species\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hikari's own dosing guide scales from adults down to babies rather than a single one-size serve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 7.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 2.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 2.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 70.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 0.1%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe protein and fat figures read low against a dry pellet because this is a high-moisture gel — up to 70% water — not a concentrated feed. Hikari does not publish a calcium percentage for this product alongside phosphorus, so a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio cannot be stated; keepers relying on CrestGel as a significant part of the diet should discuss calcium dusting with a reptile-experienced vet. Pack weight 50 g. Country of manufacture is not stated by Hikari on the product specification page checked for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMango puree, mealworm, sugar, soybean oil, soybean meal, brewers dried yeast, whole crushed silkworm pupae, xanthan gum, dried seaweed meal, citric acid, dried fruits meal (apple, pear, strawberry, mango, lychee, kiwi, blueberry, cranberry, raspberry), extracted seaweed meal, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, calcium carbonate, monosodium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artificial colours appear in this ingredient declaration. No allergen statement is published by Hikari; the declaration itself names soybean (oil and meal) and the listed dried fruits as ingredients worth noting for anyone managing a specific sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e crested geckos, gargoyle geckos, giant geckos, day geckos and other fruit- and insect-eating geckos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e strictly insectivorous reptiles that do not take a fruit-based diet, and as the sole diet for growing juveniles without an appropriate calcium supplementation plan, given the calcium content is not published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer up to 0.1 oz (3 g) every two to three days for adults, or 0.04 oz (1 g) daily for babies. Feed at night to match natural activity, and remove any uneaten gel after the feeding period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReseal the pack tightly after each use and store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. As a high-moisture gel, use within the timeframe printed on the pack once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shallow feeding dish keeps portions tidy inside the enclosure, and a calcium supplement is worth discussing with a reptile-experienced vet given this gel's calcium content is not published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped as an ambient dry good with no cold-chain or special handling requirement. Covered by the consumer guarantees available under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer undertaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to prepare CrestGel before feeding?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is ready to use straight from the pack — cut a portion to size and offer it, with no mixing or soaking required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much CrestGel should I feed my crested gecko?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari's guide is up to 0.1 oz (3 g) every two to three days for adults, and 0.04 oz (1 g) daily for babies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes CrestGel provide enough calcium on its own?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari does not publish a calcium percentage for this product, so it should not be assumed to meet calcium needs unsupported; speak with a reptile-experienced vet about a supplementation plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed CrestGel to geckos other than crested geckos?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Hikari markets it for gargoyle geckos, giant geckos, day geckos and other fruit- and insect-eating geckos as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat should I do with leftover gel after feeding?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove any uneaten portion after the feeding period rather than leaving it in the enclosure, and reseal the main pack between uses.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242283647267,"sku":"AA2465","price":25.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/hikari-crest-gel-ready-to-us-43880079032611.webp?v=1790239784","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/hikari-crest-gel-ready-to-use-for-fruit-and-insect-eating-geckos-50g","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}