Mealworm Question

[infectedgecko]

I use blenderized catfood,oats,grains,bran for my mealie gutload is the cat food a god choice or is it bad. All i know is that it smells like catfood. its all shredded to dust

[Tim and Julie B]

I prefer not to use dog/cat food. I find the best protein comes from fish food, the flaked stuff. Another great alternative is the box turtle and tortoise dry foods. Insects gobble it up like crazy and the ingredients are far better than dog/cat food. I have also used ground corn mixed in small amounts with the fish and turtle foods. All I know is my leos are healthy and have great appetites!:D

Julie

[infectedgecko]

I would not put fish food in a ten gallon tank with potatoes or any other vegetable that lets in moisture! have you tried that wiuth crickets before ohmy mother jumping gosh! it smells like a toilet thats been sued 50 times and not flushed ever

[Tim and Julie B]

I have never had problems using it. No odors either. I give crickets one dish with dry food and one with the veggies (as it should be at all times) and mealies get thinly sliced veggies (carrot, apple and cucumber) on top. It is very important to change your veggies every day to prevent anything from going foul, which is why most people experience bad smells. I have had cricket bins for over 5 years now, 1000+ in each an no problems, and the mealies in bins of 2000-4000 with no problems either.

Julie