Zoo Med Dr. Turtle Slow Release Calcium Block Turtle Supplement

Zoo Med Dr. Turtle Slow Release Calcium Block Turtle Supplement

Vitamin deficiencies are not uncommon in captive bred reptiles, that’s why Zoo Med developed this Dr. Turtle Slow-Release Calcium Block Turtle Supplement. This block is made of 100% calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride to provide your pet with the required calcium he needs to encourage healthy shell growth. Once you place it inside his water, the block will begin to dissolve, slowly releasing calcium while conditioning the water.

Zoo Med Dr Turtle Slow Release Calcium Block Benefits

• Helps provide your turtle with the required calcium he needs.
  
• Encourages proper shell growth and development when accompanied with UVB lighting and heat.
  
• The block slowly releases calcium as it dissolves.
  
• Easy-to-use—simply place the turtle-shaped block into your pet’s water.
  
• Helps condition water to encourage a healthy environment for your BFF.

Directions For Use

To use, simply place the Dr. Turtle Block in your turtles water supply

Dr. Turtle Slow-Release Calcium Block Ingredients

Calcium Sulfate, Magnesium Chloride.

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Zoo Med Dr.Turtle Slow-Release Calcium Block - FAQs

How often should I use this? After every water change? I have a 75 gallon. Should I put in 5 blocks each time?

My turtle is in a 75 gallon but only has 15 gallons of water. So he get one

Is this to prevent any damage in the future for the turtles or is this for the turtles while they already have some kind of calcium deficiency? My turtles are still babies but I want them to grow healthy. Should I buy this now or wait to they grow older?

The Zoo Med Dr. Turtle Slow-Release Calcium Block Turtle Supplement can be used to help prevent issues as well as treat some soft shell issues. It can safely be used with hatchling turtles.

Is this product safe if my turtle were to consume it?

This supplement is safe for turtles to eat.

How long does it last? I'm considering this for my aquatic snails.

The block begins to slowly dissolve once placed inside the water. The duration depends on the water temperature of the tank.

If I use these with yellow bellied sliders, do I still need to use the calcium powder when feeding them?

The slow-release calcium block can be used with yellow belly sliders, it will help add calcium to the water which they will consume when drinking. However, Zoo Med does not recommend using a calcium powder when feeding them as it can just foul the water. Make sure they are being fed a balanced pelleted diet with added vitamins and minerals.

Can I use water conditioner with it for my turtle?

This supplement may be used with a water conditioner.

Is it safe if your turtle were to eat it?

The slow release calcium block can be eaten by a turtle. Just make sure they are not eating the entire thing in one sitting as that can be a problem.

Is this still okay to put in a tank that has fish as well?

This supplement can be used in a tank that also has fish in it.

Do I add the calcium block to the aquarium while my turtles are in the tank?

This is a slow-release calcium block that conditions water while providing a calcium supplement to promote healthy shell growth for aquatic turtles. To use, simply place the block in your turtles water supply.

Can this be used with my pacman frog?

This supplement is best for aquatic turtles, and tortoise.

Does this have sulfur in it?

This supplement contains sulfur.

Is this blocks safe to use in a leopard frog’s tank?

This supplement is formulated for turtles and tortoises.

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