I was one of the people that posted that I felt eliminating crickets all together wasn't necessarily the best thing to do. And I can admit that I posted it, I'm not embarassed

In my opinion, and I still hold to this, it isn't natural to take away an animals natural instinct, which is to hunt prey. GRANTED they may not hunt crickets in the wild, but perhaps some other insect, but my geckos are growing extremely well and they love their crickets.

In the past I have considered weening them off baby food and switching to CGD, but I had a hard time justifying the switch since my geckos are so healthy as it is. And to be totally honest, I didn't see any reason to spend the time getting them accustomed to a new diet when they were doing so well on their current diet.

I have also read, and been involved with many discussions with other breeders and hobbyists alike, that have differing views, some swear by CGD, others tend to favor the same system I have. I also know some that use CGD and Crickets in combination.

I really think what it all boils down to is personal preference, and I'm not knocking CGD at all, i know someone posted that they didnt think it was any good, I think its great stuff especially if it helps hobbyists keep their Rhac's healthier, I just personally dont use it because what I do works, and i have the "if it aint broke" mentality, that if what im doing works, there isnt any reason to change.

As Anthony knows though, I am on his list waiting for Reds, so maybe ill do a little experiment and raise a couple reds on only CGD, and raise a couple reds on my current diet, that would be some interesting material in my opinion and it would really bring some science into this whole debate.

all in all i think its personal preference, and i think if MRP diet can be made that keeps rhacs healthy and makes it easier for hobbyists to keep them, well then thats awesome. i just dont like being told my way is wrong, everyone has their own system that works for them.

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