Repashy Calcium Plus LoD
Repashy Calcium Plus LoD earns a best-in-class spot for time-release vitamin formulas because its LoD gel-compatible matrix and micronutrient balance are designed to provide a steadier calcium and trace-mineral availability during repeated feedings, reducing the need for frequent dusting. Compared with mass-market powders like Zoo Med Reptivite and Exo Terra Multi Vitamin, Repashy’s technical focus on extended bioavailability yields a lower cost-per-effective-dose for hobbyists and breeders who prioritize sustained nutrient delivery for reptiles and amphibians.
Slow-release calcium
Low dust formula
Slow-release calcium
Low dust formula
Review Summary
"Long-term users praise Repashy Calcium Plus LoD for its high-quality, easily mixed calcium formulation and effectiveness with geckos and amphibians; some note it is pricier than competitors and the packaging/scoop could be improved."
Gecko-approved flavor
High-calcium, low-vitamin-D3 formulation suitable for regular dietary supplementation.
Gecko-approved flavor
High-calcium, low-vitamin-D3 formulation suitable for regular dietary supplementation.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Repashy Calcium Plus LoD earns a best-in-class spot for time-release vitamin formulas because its LoD gel-compatible matrix and micronutrient balance are designed to provide a steadier calcium and trace-mineral availability during repeated feedings, reducing the need for frequent dusting. Compared with mass-market powders like Zoo Med Reptivite and Exo Terra Multi Vitamin, Repashy’s technical focus on extended bioavailability yields a lower cost-per-effective-dose for hobbyists and breeders who prioritize sustained nutrient delivery for reptiles and amphibians.
Slow-release calcium
Low dust formula
Gecko-approved flavor
High-calcium, low-vitamin-D3 formulation suitable for regular dietary supplementation.
Fine powder mixes well into Repashy gels and gut-loads to provide gradual nutrient access.
Slow-release calcium
Low dust formula
Gecko-approved flavor
High-calcium, low-vitamin-D3 formulation suitable for regular dietary supplementation.
Fine powder mixes well into Repashy gels and gut-loads to provide gradual nutrient access.
Zoo Med Reptivite with D3
Zoo Med Reptivite with D3 is a market leader thanks to its wide availability, inclusion of vitamin D3, and consistent, veterinarian-recognized formulation that makes it a go-to choice for general supplementation. While it is not a proprietary time-release system like Repashy, its economy of scale and broad distribution make it a financially attractive option for large-scale or entry-level keepers who need a reliable D3-containing powder without the premium price of specialized time-release products.
D3 infusion
Ultra-fine dust
D3 infusion
Ultra-fine dust
Review Summary
"Buyers commonly report Zoo Med Reptivite with D3 as a reliable all-in-one multivitamin/calcium option that works well for routine dusting, though there are occasional complaints about clumping, packaging, and potential D3 degradation over long storage."
Sunshine in a shaker
Balanced multivitamin with added vitamin D3 to support calcium metabolism.
Sunshine in a shaker
Balanced multivitamin with added vitamin D3 to support calcium metabolism.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Zoo Med Reptivite with D3 is a market leader thanks to its wide availability, inclusion of vitamin D3, and consistent, veterinarian-recognized formulation that makes it a go-to choice for general supplementation. While it is not a proprietary time-release system like Repashy, its economy of scale and broad distribution make it a financially attractive option for large-scale or entry-level keepers who need a reliable D3-containing powder without the premium price of specialized time-release products.
D3 infusion
Ultra-fine dust
Sunshine in a shaker
Balanced multivitamin with added vitamin D3 to support calcium metabolism.
Easy-to-dust powder that adheres to feeders for practical, repeatable dosing.
D3 infusion
Ultra-fine dust
Sunshine in a shaker
Balanced multivitamin with added vitamin D3 to support calcium metabolism.
Easy-to-dust powder that adheres to feeders for practical, repeatable dosing.
Exo Terra Multi Vitamin Powder
Exo Terra Multi Vitamin Powder stands out for its broad-spectrum vitamin profile tailored to captive reptiles and amphibians and its integration with the Exo Terra feeding ecosystem, giving hobbyists confidence in product compatibility. Technically it focuses on comprehensive micronutrient coverage rather than engineered time-release delivery, placing it between cost-conscious staples like Fluker’s and high-tech options like Repashy in terms of price and performance.
Broad-spectrum mix
Easy-to-sprinkle
Broad-spectrum mix
Easy-to-sprinkle
Review Summary
"Users find Exo Terra Multi Vitamin Powder an affordable basic multivitamin but generally less comprehensive than leading brands; reviewers often mention uneven sifting/clumping and prefer it for occasional rather than strict long-term dosing."
Amphibian-approved zing
Provides a wide range of vitamins and minerals formulated for reptiles and amphibians.
Amphibian-approved zing
Provides a wide range of vitamins and minerals formulated for reptiles and amphibians.
Increased Safety & Security
Recreational Enjoyment
Time-Saving Convenience
Exo Terra Multi Vitamin Powder stands out for its broad-spectrum vitamin profile tailored to captive reptiles and amphibians and its integration with the Exo Terra feeding ecosystem, giving hobbyists confidence in product compatibility. Technically it focuses on comprehensive micronutrient coverage rather than engineered time-release delivery, placing it between cost-conscious staples like Fluker’s and high-tech options like Repashy in terms of price and performance.
Broad-spectrum mix
Easy-to-sprinkle
Amphibian-approved zing
Provides a wide range of vitamins and minerals formulated for reptiles and amphibians.
Lightweight powder that adheres to insects, helping maintain nutrient availability over feeding events.
Broad-spectrum mix
Easy-to-sprinkle
Amphibian-approved zing
Provides a wide range of vitamins and minerals formulated for reptiles and amphibians.
Lightweight powder that adheres to insects, helping maintain nutrient availability over feeding events.
Fluker's Repta-Vitamin with Calcium
Fluker's Repta-Vitamin with Calcium is positioned as the budget-friendly, veteran choice for everyday supplementation, offering a straightforward calcium-plus-vitamin formula that keeps costs low for routine feedings. Although it lacks a dedicated time-release delivery mechanism, its long track record and inexpensive unit price make it a practical comparator to the more advanced Repashy formula and the widely distributed Zoo Med Reptivite for keepers prioritizing affordability over extended-release technology.
Calcium built-in
Fine-milled powder
Calcium built-in
Fine-milled powder
Review Summary
"Fluker's Repta-Vitamin with Calcium is seen as a budget-friendly, effective supplement for routine use; long-term users appreciate the value but some prefer premium brands for more consistent micronutrient profiles."
Lizard party starter
Combines multivitamins with additional calcium to simplify supplementation routines.
Lizard party starter
Combines multivitamins with additional calcium to simplify supplementation routines.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Fluker's Repta-Vitamin with Calcium is positioned as the budget-friendly, veteran choice for everyday supplementation, offering a straightforward calcium-plus-vitamin formula that keeps costs low for routine feedings. Although it lacks a dedicated time-release delivery mechanism, its long track record and inexpensive unit price make it a practical comparator to the more advanced Repashy formula and the widely distributed Zoo Med Reptivite for keepers prioritizing affordability over extended-release technology.
Calcium built-in
Fine-milled powder
Lizard party starter
Combines multivitamins with additional calcium to simplify supplementation routines.
Designed for easy dusting and compatibility with live feeders and gel diets.
Calcium built-in
Fine-milled powder
Lizard party starter
Combines multivitamins with additional calcium to simplify supplementation routines.
Designed for easy dusting and compatibility with live feeders and gel diets.
Rep-Cal Calcium with D3 Phosphorus-Free
Rep-Cal Calcium with D3 Phosphorus-Free is valued for its targeted calcium-to-phosphorus ratio and inclusion of vitamin D3, which makes it a sensible choice for species sensitive to phosphorus or for use in species-specific feeding regimens. It represents a straightforward, specialist-oriented alternative to time-release approaches: cheaper and simpler than Repashy’s sustained-delivery products, yet more formulation-focused on mineral balance than generic multivitamin powders like Exo Terra.
D3 enhanced
Phosphate-free
D3 enhanced
Phosphate-free
Review Summary
"Rep-Cal Calcium with D3 (Phosphorus-Free) is widely regarded as a dependable, good-value calcium+D3 option that supports bone health well; experienced keepers praise its reliability but emphasize correct dosing to avoid over-supplementation."
Bone-builder extraordinaire
High-purity calcium carbonate with added vitamin D3 and no added phosphorus.
Bone-builder extraordinaire
High-purity calcium carbonate with added vitamin D3 and no added phosphorus.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Rep-Cal Calcium with D3 Phosphorus-Free is valued for its targeted calcium-to-phosphorus ratio and inclusion of vitamin D3, which makes it a sensible choice for species sensitive to phosphorus or for use in species-specific feeding regimens. It represents a straightforward, specialist-oriented alternative to time-release approaches: cheaper and simpler than Repashy’s sustained-delivery products, yet more formulation-focused on mineral balance than generic multivitamin powders like Exo Terra.
D3 enhanced
Phosphate-free
Bone-builder extraordinaire
High-purity calcium carbonate with added vitamin D3 and no added phosphorus.
Popular for frequent dusting and inclusion in gut-loaded prey to support bone health.
D3 enhanced
Phosphate-free
Bone-builder extraordinaire
High-purity calcium carbonate with added vitamin D3 and no added phosphorus.
Popular for frequent dusting and inclusion in gut-loaded prey to support bone health.