Chahoua Gecko Diet

Chahoua Gecko Diet Guide

Chahoua geckos (Mniarogekko chahoua) are omnivores with a diet similar to crested geckos in captivity — a combination of fruit-based CGD and live insects. However, Chahoua tend to be more insectivorous than crested geckos and often benefit from a higher proportion of live prey in their diet.

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Crested Gecko Diet (CGD) — The Staple Food

CGD powders provide a nutritionally complete, fruit-based meal that Chahoua accept well. Mix with water to a smooth paste and offer in a dish or on a magnetic feeding ledge at height.

Pangea Fruit Mix — highly palatable with a range of flavours. The Fig & Insect formula is particularly popular with Chahoua.
Repashy Crested Gecko MRP — a trusted, nutritionally complete formula suitable for Chahoua.
Gecko Nutrition — premium CGD carefully formulated for New Caledonian geckos including Chahoua.

Replace uneaten CGD every 24–48 hours to prevent spoilage.

Pangea vs Repashy vs Gecko Nutrition — Which Should You Buy?

	Pangea	Repashy	Gecko Nutrition
Complete diet	✅	✅	✅
Flavour range	Wide (6+ flavours)	Classic + limited	Focused range
Insect protein included	Some flavours	Some flavours	Yes
Best for insect-keen geckos	Fig & Insect	Grub N’ Fruit	Full range
UK availability	✅	✅	✅

Chahoua tend to prefer protein-rich flavours — Pangea Fig & Insect, Repashy Grub N’ Fruit, and Gecko Nutrition are all excellent choices. Rotating 2–3 flavours is always recommended. See our Gecko Food Buyer’s Guide for a full brand breakdown.

Live Feeder Insects

Chahoua are more insectivorous than crested geckos and should be offered live prey regularly. Live feeding also provides important enrichment and stimulation.

Crickets — a staple feeder; gut-load well before offering and dust with calcium.
Dubia roaches — highly nutritious and easy to keep; an excellent staple feeder.
Black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) — great calcium source; use regularly.
Locusts — a good occasional variety feeder.
Waxworms — high fat; use only as an occasional treat.

Always size feeders no wider than the space between your gecko’s eyes.

Supplements

Calcium without D3 — dust live feeders at every feeding.
Calcium with D3 — use 1–2 times per month if no UVB is provided.
Multivitamin — use once every 1–2 weeks.

Feeding Frequency

See our dedicated Chahoua Feeding Schedule for a full breakdown by age group including juveniles, sub-adults, adults and breeding females.

Water

Always provide a shallow dish of fresh water, changed every 1–2 days. Chahoua also drink droplets from misting, so a good misting routine is important.