Zoo Med Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food

High-Protein Gourmet Food for Growing Aquatic Turtles

Product Description

Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food by Zoo Med adds a high-protein treat to your turtle's diet with dried shrimp and mealworms, plus whole cranberries, a natural food item of many North American aquatic turtle species. It is scientifically formulated for growing aquatic turtles with shells 2 to 6 inches long, and includes added vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients with no artificial colors or flavors.

Benefits

• High-Protein Treat: Dried shrimp and mealworms add a high-protein treat to your turtle's diet, with a minimum crude protein content of 37.5%.
• Whole Cranberries: Includes whole cranberries, a natural food item for many North American species of aquatic turtles.
• For Growing Turtles: Scientifically formulated to meet the dietary needs of growing aquatic turtles with 2 to 6 inch shells.
• Sun-Dried River Shrimp: Features sun-dried river shrimp (Macrobrachium nipponense) and dried mealworms (Tenebrio molitor) in the ingredient list.
• Fortified Formula: A natural food with added vitamins, minerals, and other trace nutrients, as described by Zoo Med.
• No Artificial Colors or Flavors: Zoo Med states that no artificial colors or flavors are added to this gourmet turtle food.
• Works With Other Formulas: Adult turtles 7 inches and larger can have this food supplemented with Zoo Med's Maintenance Formula.
• Two Sizes: Available from Zoo Med in 6.0 oz and 11.0 oz sizes, both with the same gourmet formula.

Variants

• 6.0 oz
• 11.0 oz

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredient List

Dried cranberries, fish meal, vitamin D3 supplement, wheat middlings, lecithin, dried mealworms (Tenebrio molitor), zinc sulfate, soybean meal, riboflavin, sun-dried river shrimp (Macrobrachium nipponense), propionic acid (preservative), kale, calcium pantothenate, corn gluten meal, vitamin B12 supplement, fish oil, manganese sulfate, wheat flour, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (source of stabilized vitamin C), copper sulfate, choline chloride, folic acid, dicalcium phosphate, biotin, sodium selenite, niacin supplement, vitamin E supplement, potassium iodate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, and vitamin A supplement.

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

• Add a Small Portion: Place a small portion of Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food directly into the water for your turtles.
• Five-Minute Feeding: Allow your turtles to feed for about five minutes, then remove any remaining food.
• Net Out Leftovers: Net out and discard uneaten food, but floating cranberries can be left in the tank.
• Adjust as Needed: Increase or decrease the quantity offered at each feeding as needed, taking care never to overfeed.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Do Not Overfeed: Zoo Med specifically warns against overfeeding, so offer only what your turtles eat within about five minutes.
• Match the Life Stage: For turtles under 2 inches, Zoo Med recommends its Hatchling Formula instead of this gourmet food.
• Keep Out of Reach: Store the food where children and other household pets cannot reach it between feedings.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Storage: Keep the package closed and store it in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What size turtle is Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food for?

Ans: Zoo Med formulates this food for growing aquatic turtles with shells measuring 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 cm) in length. Hatchlings should use Zoo Med's Hatchling Formula. In comparison, adults 7 inches and larger can have this food supplemented with the Maintenance Formula.

Q2: How much should I feed my aquatic turtle?

Ans: Place a small portion in the water and let your turtles feed for 5 minutes. Net out and discard any uneaten food afterward, then adjust the amount at each feeding as needed. Zoo Med specifically advises against overfeeding your turtles.

Q3: Why are there cranberries in this turtle food?

Ans: Zoo Med adds whole cranberries because they are a natural food item for many North American species of aquatic turtles. The cranberries float, and Zoo Med notes they can be left in the tank, since some turtles take time to develop a taste for them.

Q4: Is Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food high in protein?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med describes it as a high-protein treat, adding dried shrimp and mealworms to the formula. The guaranteed analysis lists a minimum of 37.5% crude protein and 6.5% crude fat, with a maximum of 5.0% crude fiber and 10.0% moisture.

Q5: What ingredients are in Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food?

Ans: The formula begins with soybean meal, wheat flour, fish meal, sun-dried river shrimp, wheat middlings, corn gluten meal, dried mealworms, and dried cranberries. It also contains kale, fish oil, lecithin, stabilized vitamin C, added vitamins and minerals, and propionic acid as a preservative.

Q6: Does this turtle food contain artificial colors or flavors?

Ans: No. Zoo Med states that no artificial colors or flavors are added to Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food. It is described as natural with added vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients, and propionic acid is listed in the ingredients as a preservative.

Q7: What sizes does Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food come in?

Ans: Zoo Med offers two sizes: 6.0 oz and 11.0 oz. Both contain the same gourmet formula with dried shrimp, dried mealworms, and whole cranberries, so choose the size that suits how many turtles you feed and how often you feed them.