Repashy Bug vs Fluker's High
Head-to-head comparison of Repashy Bug Burger and Fluker's High Calcium Cricket Diet. See specs, pros, cons, and our verdict.
Quick Winner
Repashy Bug Burger
Repashy Bug Burger earns our top recommendation for most keepers. Fluker's High Calcium Cricket Diet delivers solid performance at a lower price point.
Full VerdictPros & Cons
ARepashy Bug Burger
Pros
- Complete diet and gut load in one product — feeds, hydrates, and calcium-loads insects
- Gel formula eliminates the need for separate water crystals or fresh produce
- Reformulated to 13% calcium — effective without the gout risk of the original 20% version
- Long shelf life as dry powder — mix only what you need
Cons
- More expensive per serving than dry gut load powders
- Gel spoils within 48 hours in warm temperatures — needs replacement every other day
- Some keeper reports of dubias ignoring it initially (mixing with banana helps acceptance)
BFluker's High Calcium
Pros
- Cheapest gut load option — available at nearly every pet store
- Easy to use — just pour into a shallow dish
- Widely available both online and at brick-and-mortar retailers
Cons
- Effectiveness at raising insect calcium levels is disputed by veterinary research
- Dry format requires a separate hydration source for insects
- Does not replace the need for calcium dusting before feeding to gecko
- Best results require supplementing with fresh vegetables anyway
The Bottom Line
Repashy Bug Burger earns our top recommendation for most keepers. Fluker's High Calcium Cricket Diet delivers solid performance at a lower price point.
AChoose Repashy Bug Burger if...
Most leopard gecko keepers — the easiest and most complete single-product gut load solution
BChoose Fluker's High Calcium if...
Budget-conscious keepers who pair it with fresh vegetable gut loading — not recommended as a sole gut load
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Common Questions
Repashy Bug Burger (Best Overall) is best for Most leopard gecko keepers — the easiest and most complete single-product gut load solution. Fluker's High Calcium Cricket Diet (Budget Pick) is best for Budget-conscious keepers who pair it with fresh vegetable gut loading — not recommended as a sole gut load.