Zoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle Food Growth Formula Dry Food

Floating Pellets for Growing Juvenile Aquatic Turtles

Product Description

The Natural Aquatic Turtle Food Growth Formula by Zoo Med is formulated for juvenile aquatic turtles with shells measuring 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 centimeters) long. Scientifically formulated for this middle-life stage, the floating pellets help turtles that prefer to eat at the surface locate their food. The natural recipe includes added vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients, with no artificial colors or flavors.

Benefits

• Sized for Growing Turtles: Made for growing aquatic turtles with shells measuring 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 centimeters).
• Formulated for Growth: Zoo Med scientifically formulated this recipe to meet the dietary requirements of growing aquatic turtles.
• Surface-Floating Pellets: The pellets float at the water's surface, where aquatic turtles prefer to eat, making food easier to find.
• 35% Minimum Protein: The guaranteed analysis lists at least 35% crude protein and 5% crude fat.
• Fortified With Nutrients: Zoo Med describes the food as natural, with added vitamins, minerals, and other trace nutrients included.
• No Artificial Colors or Flavors: According to Zoo Med, this growth formula contains no artificial colors or flavors.

Variants

• 1.5 Ounces
• 7.5 Ounces
• 13 Ounces
• 30 Ounces

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredient List

Soybean meal, wheat flour, fish meal, wheat mill run, corn gluten meal, fish oil, dicalcium phosphate, kale, lecithin, calcium carbonate, dried kelp, L-lysine, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of stabilized vitamin C), choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, niacin supplement, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin supplement, thiamine mononitrate, biotin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, vitamin A supplement, vitamin D3 supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, manganese sulfate, zinc sulfate, ferrous sulfate, copper sulfate, sodium selenite, potassium iodate, and propionic acid (preservative).

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your pet's health.

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Measure a Teaspoon: Begin with one teaspoon of pellets, then fine-tune the amount at later feedings as needed.
• Drop Into the Water: Place the pellets in the water so they float, making them easy for your turtles to find.
• Allow Five Minutes: Give your turtles five minutes to eat, offering only what they can finish in that window.
• Net and Discard: After five minutes, net out any remaining pellets and discard them from the tank.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Check Shell Length: Intended for shells 2 to 6 inches long; Hatchling and Maintenance formulas cover other sizes.
• Do Not Leave Leftovers: Net out uneaten pellets after five minutes so leftover food does not remain in the water.
• Keep Out of Reach: Store the container where children and other household pets cannot easily reach it.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Storage: Store the pellets in a cool place, away from direct sunlight, with the container sealed between feedings.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How much Growth Formula should I feed my turtle?

Ans: Start with one teaspoon of pellets and let your turtles feed for five minutes. Zoo Med recommends giving only as many pellets as your turtle can completely eat in that time, then increasing or decreasing the amount at each feeding as needed.

Q2: What should I do with pellets that my turtle does not eat?

Ans: If pellets are left after about five minutes, Zoo Med advises scooping them out with a net and discarding them. Offering only what your turtle can finish in that time helps reduce the amount of uneaten food that ends up in the water.

Q3: Why do Zoo Med turtle pellets float?

Ans: Aquatic turtles prefer eating at the water's surface, so Zoo Med makes its pellets float to help turtles locate their food more easily. Place the pellets directly in the water, and your turtle can feed at the surface during the five-minute feeding window.

Q4: What is the protein content of the Growth Formula?

Ans: For growing turtles, the guaranteed analysis lists a minimum of 35.0% crude protein and 5.0% crude fat, with a maximum of 5.0% crude fiber and 11.0% moisture. Calcium ranges from 0.9% to 1.3%, and phosphorus is guaranteed at a minimum of 1.0%.

Q5: What ingredients are in the Growth Formula?

Ans: The formula starts with soybean meal, wheat flour, fish meal, wheat mill run, corn gluten meal, and fish oil. It also contains kale, dried kelp, lecithin, L-lysine, stabilized vitamin C, a range of added vitamins and minerals, and propionic acid as a preservative.

Q6: Does the Growth Formula contain artificial colors or flavors?

Ans: No. Zoo Med states that no artificial colors or flavors are added to the Growth Formula. It is described as natural, with added vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients, while propionic acid is clearly listed as a preservative.

Q7: What sizes does the Growth Formula come in?

Ans: This listing offers four sizes: 1.5 ounces, 7.5 ounces, 13 ounces, and 30 ounces. All contain the same Growth Formula pellets, so pick the size that matches how many growing turtles you feed and how often.