Hikari Crest Gel (Ready To Use)for fruit and insect eating geckos-50g
Pack size
50 g
Part no.
20611
Protein / fat
7% / 2%
Cost per gram
$0.52
Food form
Gel, ready to use
Suits
Crested and gargoyle geckos
Feeding guide
Adults 3 g every 2 to 3 days
Shelf life once opened
Refrigerate, use in 30 days
Hikari Crest Gel (Ready To Use)for fruit and insect eating geckos-50g
A ready-to-use fruit and insect paste for crested geckos and their relatives, with no mixing or powder to prepare. 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.
Key features
- Ready to use – no mixing with water or powder measuring; cut a piece and serve.
- Fruit and insect blend – 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.
- Mess-free feeding – the gel format avoids the loose powder mess of a dry mix-your-own diet.
- Stabilised vitamin C – L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate is used so vitamin content survives normal pack storage.
- Portioned for the species – Hikari's own dosing guide scales from adults down to babies rather than a single one-size serve.
Specifications
| Guaranteed analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | min. 7.0% |
| Crude fat | min. 2.0% |
| Crude fibre | max. 2.0% |
| Moisture | max. 70.0% |
| Ash | max. 4.0% |
| Phosphorus | min. 0.1% |
The 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.
Ingredients
Mango 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.
No 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.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for: crested geckos, gargoyle geckos, giant geckos, day geckos and other fruit- and insect-eating geckos.
Not suitable for: 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.
Feeding directions
Offer 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.
Storage
Reseal 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.
Goes well with
A 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.
Warranty and delivery
Shipped 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.
Common questions
Do I need to prepare CrestGel before feeding?
No. It is ready to use straight from the pack – cut a portion to size and offer it, with no mixing or soaking required.
How much CrestGel should I feed my crested gecko?
Hikari'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.
Does CrestGel provide enough calcium on its own?
Hikari 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.
Can I feed CrestGel to geckos other than crested geckos?
Yes – Hikari markets it for gargoyle geckos, giant geckos, day geckos and other fruit- and insect-eating geckos as well.
What should I do with leftover gel after feeding?
Remove any uneaten portion after the feeding period rather than leaving it in the enclosure, and reseal the main pack between uses.
