CGD...D3...MBD?

[timtay]

I'm trying to figure out the specifics of feeding cresties. I have read everything there is to read and I have a grasp on most of it except this D3 and dusted crickets thing. I know about gutloading and dusting and what benefits are received from this. I am just wondering if I have to feed dusted crickets or can I only feed CGD and be safe from MBD? Which I understand to be caused from calcium deficiency which everyone seems to fix by feeding dusted crickets. I know CGD has D3 in it but is it enough to provide what my geckos need with out the dusted crickets? I don't want to get my geckos sick by not feeding dusted crickets but would rather only feed them crickets once a month or so out of convenience. But I will feed them whenever needed to prevent MBD and floppy tail which also seems to be a side effect of this as well. Thanks in advance for all the expert advice that I know I will receive from this forum.

[hme_phill]

cgd is a complete diet which requires no further supplementation, as far as i know people allready feeding only cgd supplement with gut loaded crickets because some geckos tend to grow slower than usual on a cgd only diet, so the crickets provide a bit of a protein boost and help with the growth of the crestie.

[smith710]

You don't need to feed ANYTHING besides the CGD unless your gecko specifically needs it for some reason or another.  The CGD is a complete diet with everything that you gecko needs.  The crickets are great to help fatten up your gecko or help them grow a little bit faster. Just dust the crickets with a pure calcium powder, they are getting everything they need from the diet.