Hm..

going by that study alone, I would think that they eat at LEAST 50 % different matter then insects. It could actually be more then that, because fruit quickly turns into "juice" and exists the stomach quicker. Most studies applied "stomach flushes" to see what was in there.

But to be safe, I would say at least 50% is different from insects.

If something works, I'd say, don't break it.

But for my own piece of mind, I'd rather my Gecko eat the Complete diet, that actually consists of a lot of things, not just fruit. Esp. since some of those diets now include insects. It seems to me, this way around would be safer/easier to make sure they get all they should have? Of course, some seem to prefer bugs to CGD.

I was planning on ONLY feeding CGD, since I'm not a fan of bugs. However, I find the Phoenix worms SO EASY to order and keep, and they seem quite healthy, so why not. The Roaches..I dunno. Kinda creeps me out, but so far the small colony I have in a box doesn't seem to harm anyone or anything, LOL. Sort of interesting, actually..

Like I said, I'm new to this. I just want to make sure all the bases are covered