{"product_id":"hikari-leopa-gel-ready-to-use-for-insect-eating-geckos-60g","title":"Hikari Leopa Gel (Ready To Use)for Insect eating Geckos-60g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA ready-to-use gel food for leopard geckos and other insect-eating lizards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari LeopaGel is an insect-based gel diet built around mealworm and whole crushed silkworm pupae, supplied ready to squeeze straight from the pouch with no mixing or gut-loading required. It suits everyday feeding for leopard geckos, tokay geckos, red-eyed crocodile skinks, veiled chameleons and similar insectivorous reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsect-based recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e — built on mealworm and whole crushed silkworm pupae rather than plant protein.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use\u003c\/strong\u003e — no mixing, no gut-loading, no live insects to keep.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMess-free portions\u003c\/strong\u003e — squeeze the amount you need onto a spoon or feeding dish and offer fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFortified with vitamins and minerals\u003c\/strong\u003e — including stabilised vitamin C and calcium sources, on top of the insect base.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHikari\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReptile food (gel, insectivore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReady-to-use gel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA2466\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarcode\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e042055206068\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeopard geckos, tokay geckos, red-eyed crocodile skinks, veiled chameleons and similar insect-eating reptiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e herbivorous or strictly plant-eating reptiles, or as a sole diet where your species also needs whole live or dried insects for enrichment and gut health — check with a reptile-experienced vet on overall diet variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMealworm, bran, soybean meal, brewers dried yeast, whole crushed silkworm pupae, dried seaweed meal, citric acid, 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\u003cp\u003eContains soy. Reproduced from the manufacturer's published ingredient declaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\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. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 2.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 80.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 3.5%\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\u003cp\u003eMoisture reads high compared with a dry pellet because this is a gel, not a flake or pellet — the moisture content is part of the product, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnead the pouch before use, then squeeze the desired amount onto a spoon or feeding dish — as a guide, a portion roughly the size of your gecko's head width, or about one-third of an inch, supplies a similar amount of nutrition to a few crickets. Feed juveniles small amounts daily; adults typically every two to three days depending on size. Always use clean gloves or tweezers rather than fingers, and remove any uneaten gel after a few hours. After opening, keep the pouch refrigerated with the cap tightly closed and use within 30 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I still need to gut-load or dust insects if I feed this?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eLeopaGel is a complete gel diet in its own right, but talk to a reptile-experienced vet about the right mix of gel, live insects and supplementation for your individual animal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the moisture content so high in the guaranteed analysis?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause it's a gel, not a dry food — moisture max. 80% is normal and expected for this format, unlike a flake or pellet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow long does an opened pouch last?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUp to 30 days once opened, kept refrigerated with the cap tightly closed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this to a bearded dragon?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's formulated for insect-eating species like leopard geckos; bearded dragons are omnivorous with different needs, so check a bearded-dragon-specific diet first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold by Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium, Brisbane \/ North Lakes QLD. 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