If you have spent any time researching crested gecko care, you have already seen these two names come up constantly. Pangea and Repashy are the dominant brands in the crested gecko diet powder market, and both have loyal followings. The honest answer is that either one will keep your gecko healthy. But there are real differences worth understanding before you commit to one or stock up on the other.

What They Are

Both Pangea and Repashy produce meal replacement powders designed specifically for crested geckos and other fruit-eating geckos. You mix the powder with water to create a soft food that provides protein, fat, calcium, vitamins, and minerals in a single dish.

The concept was pioneered by Allen Repashy, who developed the original crested gecko diet formula in the early 2000s. His work essentially saved the captive crested gecko hobby by giving keepers a reliable, complete food source. Pangea entered the market later with competing formulas and has since become equally dominant.

Repashy: What You Need to Know

Repashy Superfoods offers several formulas relevant to crested gecko keepers. The most commonly used are:

  • Repashy Crested Gecko MRP: the original formula, fruit and insect based
  • Repashy Grubs N Fruit: higher protein, insect-forward formula
  • Repashy Banana Cream Pie: fruit-heavy, often used as a treat or to encourage picky eaters

Repashy formulas tend to be slightly thicker when mixed and have a more pronounced smell that some geckos find very attractive. The ingredient quality is high and the brand has decades of use in the hobby backing its reputation.

The Repashy Crested Gecko MRP is the flagship product and the one most keepers start with.

Repashy is also widely available through pet stores and online retailers, which makes it easy to source consistently.

Pangea: What You Need to Know

Pangea Reptile produces a broader lineup of flavors than Repashy, which gives keepers more options for picky geckos or rotation feeding. Their most popular formulas include:

  • Pangea Fruit Mix Complete: their all-purpose complete diet, the most widely recommended starter formula
  • Pangea Watermelon: a crowd favorite that most geckos accept readily
  • Pangea Fig and Insect: higher protein, popular for breeding animals
  • Pangea Banana and Papaya: fruit-forward, good for geckos that prefer sweeter foods

Pangea formulas tend to mix slightly smoother than Repashy and have a softer smell. Many keepers report that geckos who ignore Repashy will eat Pangea readily, and vice versa.

The Pangea Fruit Mix Complete is the best starting point if you are choosing Pangea for the first time.

Nutrition: How Do They Compare?

Both brands produce nutritionally complete diets when used as directed. Neither requires supplementation for the CGD portion of the diet, though you should still dust live feeders with calcium if you offer insects.

The main nutritional differences come down to protein source and protein percentage:

  • Repashy formulas derive protein primarily from insect meal and whey
  • Pangea formulas vary by product but often use a blend of plant and insect protein

Higher protein formulas from either brand are beneficial for juveniles in rapid growth phases and for breeding females producing eggs. Adult males and non-breeding females do fine on standard complete formulas from either brand.

Neither brand has a meaningful advantage in calcium content when mixed at the recommended ratio. Both are adequate for preventing metabolic bone disease when used consistently.

Palatability: Which Do Geckos Prefer?

This varies more by individual gecko than by any measurable quality difference. Some geckos will eat Pangea enthusiastically and ignore Repashy entirely. Others show the opposite preference. A small number of geckos are genuinely indifferent and eat either without hesitation.

Keeper experience across forums and communities suggests that Pangea Watermelon and Pangea Fig and Insect have unusually high acceptance rates even among picky geckos. Repashy Banana Cream Pie plays a similar role as a fallback option for reluctant feeders.

If your gecko is refusing food, switching brands or flavors is one of the first things worth trying before assuming a health problem.

Price and Value

Repashy and Pangea are comparably priced per ounce when purchased in larger quantities. Both brands sell in sizes ranging from small sample packs to bulk bags of several pounds.

For a single adult crested gecko eating CGD every other day, a 16-ounce bag of either brand lasts roughly two to three months. The cost difference between brands at this scale is negligible.

Buying larger bags reduces cost per serving significantly. If you have multiple geckos or plan to breed, buying the 64-ounce size from either brand makes more sense than restocking small bags frequently.

Rotation Feeding

Many experienced keepers rotate between two or more formulas rather than committing exclusively to one. The reasons are practical:

  • It prevents geckos from becoming fixated on a single food and refusing anything else
  • It provides nutritional variety across different protein and fruit sources
  • It gives you a backup option if one product is temporarily out of stock

A common rotation is to alternate between a Pangea complete formula and a Repashy formula on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. Some keepers use one brand as the primary diet and the other as an occasional alternative.

If you are starting out with one gecko and want to keep things simple, pick one brand and one formula and stick with it until you have a reason to change. Consistency matters more than variety at the beginning.

Which Should You Buy First?

If you have no prior information about your gecko’s preferences, start with Pangea Fruit Mix Complete. It has the highest reported acceptance rate among new geckos and is a complete diet that requires no adjustments.

If your gecko refuses Pangea after two weeks of consistent offering, switch to Repashy Crested Gecko MRP or try Repashy Grubs N Fruit for a higher protein option.

Keep a small backup supply of the alternative brand on hand regardless of which you choose as your primary. Geckos occasionally go through phases of refusing their usual food, and having an alternative ready prevents unnecessary stress for both of you.

FAQ

Can I mix Pangea and Repashy together? Yes. Some keepers mix the two in the same dish. There is no nutritional conflict between the brands and some geckos eat the combination more enthusiastically than either alone.

Do I need to add water to both? Yes. Both are dry powders that require mixing with water before serving. A ratio of roughly one part powder to two parts water is the standard starting point for both brands.

How long does unmixed powder stay fresh? Both brands recommend storing dry powder in a cool, dry location. An unopened bag lasts one to two years. Once opened, use within six months for best nutritional quality. Refrigerating after opening extends freshness slightly.

Are there other CGD brands worth considering? Black Panther Zoological and Leapin Leachie produce well-regarded formulas with followings in the gecko community, particularly among Leachianus and Gargoyle gecko keepers. For crested geckos specifically, Pangea and Repashy remain the most thoroughly tested and widely trusted options.

What if my gecko has never eaten CGD before? Geckos acquired from breeders are almost always already eating CGD. If you have a wild-caught or previously insect-only gecko, transition gradually by offering CGD alongside live feeders and reducing insects over several weeks as CGD acceptance improves.