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carlin

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I am thinking of switching to a new Calcium/Supplement for my various amphibians but was wondering what other keepers are using/suggest?
Im currently using "Mardel" brand cricket dust along "Rep-Cal" cricket gutloading food. I add various fruits/veggies for water along with chicken mash, and cricket chow from Canadian Feeders.
Would switching over to "Rep-Cal" cricket dust and multivitamins improve my frogs overall health?
My frogs are in awesome shape but Im always looking to improve their health when I can.
Whats everyones "gutloading" routine and supplements they are currently using?

Thanks, Red Eye
 
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carlin

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Thanks for replying Ed, I really appreciate the links.
Did you help formulate Canadian Feeders "Gutload". It mentions your name but wasn't sure if it was the same person, another Ed Kowalski.
I plan to pick up some Rep-Cal & Herptivite soon for my amphibs.

Thank you, Carlin
 
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