Repashy SuperFoods Crested Gecko Mango Tango — Meal Replacement Powder for Sale

Repashy Crested Gecko Mango Tango is one of the most consistently popular fruit-eating gecko diets available in the UK — a complete meal replacement powder (MRP) specifically formulated for Crested Geckos and other fruit-eating omnivorous gecko species. Where some keepers feed exclusively live insects to their crested geckos (genuinely impractical and nutritionally limited), Mango Tango provides a complete balanced diet from a single product. The standout feature is the genuinely strong mango and banana flavour profile that encourages enthusiastic feeding even from picky individuals — geckos that turn their noses up at other foods often accept Mango Tango readily.

What makes Mango Tango particularly worth keeping is the combination: complete balanced nutrition (20% minimum protein from both plant and insect sources, 1.2% calcium, comprehensive vitamins) paired with the convenience of powder format that mixes simply with cold water in seconds. No boiling water, no waiting for gel to set — just mix, present, and your gecko has dinner. This makes Mango Tango dramatically more practical than gel-based reptile foods for daily feeding routines.

The formula combines fruit ingredients (dried mango, banana, date, fig) with insect protein (Black Soldier Fly Larvae meal) and supporting plant proteins (rice and pea protein). This balanced mix matches what fruit-eating geckos eat in the wild — they're omnivores in nature, consuming fallen fruit alongside insects opportunistically. Pure-fruit foods miss the protein component; pure-insect feeding misses the fruit nutrition. Mango Tango delivers both.

For PostPods customers running bioactive crested gecko setups with isopod and springtail cleanup crews, Mango Tango fits naturally alongside Repashy's other terrestrial products. While Grub Pie serves strictly insectivorous reptiles (bearded dragons, leopard geckos), Mango Tango covers the fruit-eating gecko species — different dietary niches within the same broader reptile-feeding category.

What Is Mango Tango?

Mango Tango is a "Meal Replacement Powder" (MRP) — a precise product category worth understanding:

The MRP format distinguishes Mango Tango from Repashy's gel-based products (Grub Pie, Bottom Scratcher, Soilent Green). MRPs require only cold water mixing rather than the boiling-water preparation of gels. This makes daily feeding dramatically simpler — particularly valuable for keepers managing multiple geckos with daily feeding schedules.

The "Mango Tango" flavour is the genuine distinguishing feature within Repashy's crested gecko diet range. Repashy makes multiple complete diets for fruit-eating geckos, each with different fruit-flavour profiles. Mango Tango specifically features dried mango and dried banana as dominant flavour ingredients — both are particularly attractive to fruit-eating geckos and trigger enthusiastic feeding response. For picky eaters or new geckos that haven't yet accepted varied diets, the strong fruit flavours often work better than blander alternatives.

The "complete diet" designation means Mango Tango can serve as sole nutrition for crested geckos and other fruit-eating geckos. Unlike supplements that need to be combined with other foods, complete diets deliver all required nutrients in one product. This is significant for crested gecko keepers — you don't need to combine live insects, fresh fruit, and supplements; Mango Tango covers the full nutritional spectrum on its own.

Nutritional Profile

• Protein (min): 20% — appropriate for fruit-eating geckos (lower than strictly insectivorous formulas)
• Fat (min): 5%
• Fibre (max): 3%
• Moisture (max): 8% (dry powder form)
• Calcium (min): 1.2% — critical for healthy bone development and egg production
• Ash (max): 8%
• Primary ingredients: Dried Banana, Dried Mango, Black Soldier Fly Larvae Meal, Dried Date
• Supporting proteins: Rice Protein, Pea Protein
• Additional fruit ingredients: Dried Fig, Dried Watermelon
• Botanical additions: Stabilized Rice Bran, Algae Meal, Dried Kelp, Rosehips, Hibiscus Flower, Marigold Flower, Paprika, Turmeric
• Comprehensive vitamins: Vitamins A, D3, E, B-complex, plus chelated minerals (Magnesium, Zinc, Manganese, Copper, Selenium)
• Calcium fortification: Calcium Carbonate plus Dicalcium Phosphate

Which Species Benefit from Mango Tango?

Mango Tango is designed primarily for fruit-eating omnivorous gecko species:

Crested Geckos (Correlophus ciliatus). The primary target species. Crested geckos are one of the most popular pet reptiles in the UK, and Mango Tango is genuinely among the best complete diets available for them. The fruit-flavoured profile suits their natural dietary preferences perfectly.

Gargoyle Geckos (Rhacodactylus auriculatus). Another popular Rhacodactylus species with similar dietary needs to crested geckos. Mango Tango works equally well for gargoyles, though some keepers also rotate with Repashy's other gecko diet flavours for variety.

Leachianus Geckos (Rhacodactylus leachianus). The world's largest gecko species, native to New Caledonia like crested and gargoyle geckos. Larger appetite than the smaller Rhacodactylus species, so larger Mango Tango sizes (170g or 340g) make practical sense.

Chahoua Geckos (Mniarogekko chahoua). Mossy New Caledonian geckos with fruit-eating omnivorous preferences. Accept Mango Tango readily as part of varied feeding.

Day Geckos (Phelsuma species). The colourful diurnal day geckos from Madagascar and Comoros also accept Mango Tango. Their fruit-eating tendencies make them well-suited to this formula.

Gekko species. Tokay geckos and similar larger gekkonid species can take Mango Tango as supplementary feeding, though they typically also need substantial live insect intake.

Other suitable species (as supplement): Anoles, some skink species (those with fruit-eating tendencies), some chameleons, iguanid lizards. For these species, Mango Tango works best as part of varied diets rather than as sole nutrition.

How Mango Tango Compares to Other Repashy Products

Repashy makes multiple products for different species. Here's how Mango Tango relates to alternatives:

• vs other Crested Gecko flavours: Mango Tango is one of multiple Repashy crested gecko diet flavours. Other options include "Classic", "Grubs 'n' Fruit" (higher insect content), "Bug Bites" (higher insect content), and others. Mango Tango specifically focuses on the mango/banana fruit flavour profile. Many keepers rotate between flavours for variety.
• vs Grub Pie: Grub Pie is for strictly insectivorous reptiles (bearded dragons, leopard geckos, skinks). Mango Tango is for fruit-eating omnivorous geckos. Different dietary niches — choose based on your gecko species' natural diet.
• vs Bug Burger: Bug Burger is for feeding YOUR insects (gut-loading live feeders before they're fed to your reptiles). Mango Tango is fed directly to your gecko. Different applications — many crested gecko keepers use both: Bug Burger to gut-load the occasional crickets/roaches they offer as variety, and Mango Tango as the everyday main diet.
• vs Morning Wood: Morning Wood is for terrestrial isopods. Mango Tango is for fruit-eating geckos. Completely different target species and applications.
• vs Bottom Scratcher, Soilent Green, Community Plus: All three are aquatic products for fish and aquatic invertebrates. Mango Tango is terrestrial. Different ecological domains entirely.

For most crested gecko keepers, Mango Tango is an excellent everyday diet. Specialists may rotate between Repashy flavours for variety.

How to Prepare Mango Tango

Mango Tango preparation is dramatically simpler than the gel-based Repashy products — just powder and cold water, no boiling required.

Standard Preparation

1. Use a small dish or feeding cup (typically a shallow ramekin works well)
2. Add the desired amount of MRP powder
3. Add cold water at a ratio of 1 part MRP to 2 parts water by volume
4. Stir thoroughly to combine — mixture initially appears watery
5. Wait several minutes — the mixture will thicken to ketchup-like consistency
6. Place in the enclosure in a small feeding dish or cup

Adjusting consistency: If the mixture seems too watery after waiting, use less water in subsequent batches. If too thick, add more water. Most keepers find the 1:2 ratio works well after a few attempts to get the texture right for their specific portion sizes.

Critical: feed in the evening, remove within 24 hours. Crested geckos are nocturnal — they feed actively at night. Place the food in late afternoon or early evening for active feeding overnight. Remove any uneaten food the next morning. Don't leave food in the enclosure beyond 24 hours — it spoils quickly in vivarium conditions and can develop mould or attract pests.

Portion Sizes

Adult crested gecko portions are typically smaller than new keepers expect:

• Hatchlings and juveniles: About the size of a 5p coin — small portion of mixed MRP
• Sub-adults: About the size of a 50p coin
• Adults: About the size of a £1 coin — larger portion appropriate for full adult feeding

It's better to feed slightly less and offer fresh portions more frequently than to leave large amounts that go to waste. Crested geckos typically feed 2–3 times per week as adults, more frequently for juveniles in active growth phases.

Storage and Shelf Life

• Unopened powder: Store in original sealed packaging at room temperature. Long shelf life — check expiry date on packaging.
• Opened powder: Seal tightly and store in cool, dry place. Use within 6–12 months for optimal freshness. The fruit content means it loses flavour intensity faster than purely savoury formulas.
• Prepared MRP: Treat as fresh food. Refrigerate sealed for up to 3 days. Do NOT freeze prepared MRP — texture suffers significantly. Better to prepare smaller fresh portions as needed.

Pro tip: Pre-measuring powder portions into small containers in advance speeds up daily feeding. You can have a week's worth of pre-measured portions ready to mix with water as needed — much faster than measuring fresh each feeding.

Size Variants — Which Should You Buy?

Mango Tango is available in three sizes:

• 85g (3oz): Trial size — perfect for testing acceptance with a new gecko before committing to larger quantities. Good for single juveniles or testing flavour preferences across Repashy's range. Lasts approximately 4–8 weeks of regular feeding for a single adult crested gecko.
• 170g (6oz): Standard size — the mid-range option for regular feeding. Reasonable for keepers with 1–2 crested geckos in regular feeding rotation. Lasts approximately 2–3 months for typical feeding schedules.
• 340g (12oz): Value size — bulk option for serious keepers, multi-gecko collections, or breeding operations. Most cost-effective per gram for keepers feeding Mango Tango regularly. Lasts 4–6 months for typical small collections.

The dry powder format means stored portions stay fresh for months in sealed containers — bulk buying is genuinely practical without worrying about waste from spoilage.

Why Mango Tango Works for Crested Geckos

The specific design of Mango Tango addresses what crested geckos actually need:

Strong fruit flavour for picky eaters. Crested geckos can be notoriously food-stubborn, sometimes refusing diets they've tried before or showing seasonal feeding variations. Mango Tango's pronounced fruit profile often overcomes refusal where blander formulas fail. For breeders managing multiple animals with different preferences, having Mango Tango in rotation provides options when other diets don't work.

Balanced protein for proper growth. The 20% protein content includes both plant proteins (pea and rice) and insect protein (BSFL meal). This balanced profile matches what crested geckos eat in nature — they're not strict frugivores, they're omnivores that eat insects opportunistically. Pure-fruit diets create protein deficiencies; Mango Tango doesn't.

Adequate calcium for healthy development. The 1.2% calcium content combined with dicalcium phosphate addition supports proper bone development and egg production in females. Crested geckos prone to metabolic bone disease (particularly females during egg production) benefit from this calcium fortification.

Comprehensive vitamins. The complete vitamin package (A, D3, E, B-complex) eliminates the need for separate vitamin supplementation in most setups. This simplifies feeding routines and reduces over-supplementation risks.

Easy preparation suits daily feeding. Crested geckos benefit from frequent fresh feeding rather than large infrequent portions. The simple cold-water mixing of MRP format makes daily fresh preparation practical, which gel-based foods don't.

Who Should Buy Mango Tango?

Ideal for:

• Crested gecko keepers — primary target audience
• Gargoyle gecko keepers
• Leachianus gecko keepers (with appropriate larger portion sizes)
• Chahoua gecko keepers
• Day gecko (Phelsuma) keepers
• Multiple-species reptile keepers wanting flavour variety in feeding rotation
• Breeders managing multiple crested gecko bloodlines (the strong flavour suits picky individuals)
• New gecko keepers wanting simple complete-diet solutions
• Bioactive setup builders running crested gecko vivariums with isopod cleanup crews

Not ideal for:

• Strictly insectivorous reptiles (bearded dragons, leopard geckos) — try Grub Pie instead
• Aquatic species — try Bottom Scratcher, Soilent Green, or Community Plus instead
• Terrestrial isopod setups — try Morning Wood instead
• Carnivorous reptiles (most snakes, larger monitors)
• Strict herbivores (uromastyx, adult iguanas — they need plant-only diets)

Tips for Optimal Use

Introduce gradually with new geckos. Some individuals need time to recognise Mango Tango as food. Try offering small amounts on tongs to mimic moving prey, on enclosure walls where geckos investigate naturally, or in small accessible feeding dishes. Most crested geckos accept readily within a few feedings.

Rotate flavours for variety. While Mango Tango works well as primary feed, rotating with other Repashy crested gecko diet flavours provides nutritional variety and prevents flavour fatigue. Try Classic or Grubs 'n' Fruit alongside Mango Tango.

Feed in shallow dishes. Crested geckos lap food from flat surfaces using their tongues. Deep narrow containers don't work well — shallow dishes that geckos can comfortably access from above suit their natural feeding behaviour.

Place feeding dishes off the substrate. Avoid substrate getting mixed into the food. Mount feeding dishes on cork bark, branches, or elevated platforms to keep the MRP clean throughout the feeding window.

For new keepers, start with the trial size. The 85g size lets you test acceptance before committing to larger quantities. Once you've confirmed your gecko accepts Mango Tango well, switch to the better-value 170g or 340g sizes.

Monitor body condition. Crested geckos can become obese on rich diets — adjust feeding frequency based on body condition rather than feeding to a strict schedule. Healthy adults should have visible muscle definition without prominent hip bones or sunken tails.

Building Your Repashy Range

For comprehensive feeding across your reptile, amphibian, and bioactive setups, consider building a complete Repashy range — Mango Tango for fruit-eating geckos, Grub Pie for insectivorous reptiles (bearded dragons, leopard geckos, skinks), Bug Burger for gut-loading live feeder insects, Morning Wood for terrestrial isopods needing calcium fortification, and the aquatic range (Bottom Scratcher, Soilent Green, Community Plus) if you also maintain aquatic systems. Browse our accessories collection for the full range of Repashy products and other feeding supplies.