Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food Maintenance Formula Dry Food

Floating Pellet Food for Adult Aquatic Turtles

Product Description

Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food Maintenance Formula is a floating pellet food made for adult aquatic turtles that have reached full size, or a shell length of 6 inches. Formulated based on the nutritional needs of adult turtles, it contains added vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients. The pellets float, helping turtles that prefer to eat at the water's surface find their food.

Benefits

• Made for Adult Turtles: Formulated for aquatic turtles that have reached full adult size, or a shell length of 6 inches.
• Meets Adult Dietary Needs: Zoo Med states this formula meets the dietary requirements for maintaining adult aquatic turtles in your care.
• Floating Pellets: Pellets float, making it easier for aquatic turtles, which prefer eating at the water's surface, to locate food.
• Added Vitamins and Minerals: A natural food with added vitamins, minerals, and other trace nutrients, according to the manufacturer.
• No Artificial Colors or Flavors: Made with no artificial colors or flavors added, as stated on Zoo Med's product page.
• Plant and Fish Ingredients: Includes fish meal and fish oil, along with kale and dried kelp, in its full ingredient list.
• Part of a Life-Stage Line: One of three formulas, alongside Hatchling and Growth, each with its own pellet size and protein level.

Variants

• 6.5 oz
• 12 oz
• 24 oz

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredient List

Wheat mill run, soybean meal, wheat flour, fish meal, corn gluten meal, fish oil, calcium carbonate, kale, lecithin, dicalcium phosphate, 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

• Place Pellets in Water: Add the pellets directly to the water, where they float for turtles that prefer eating at the surface.
• Start With One Tablespoon: Begin with one tablespoon of pellets then adjust the amount offered at each feeding as needed.
• Five-Minute Feeding: Let your turtle feed for about five minutes, offering only what it can completely eat in that time.
• Remove Leftovers: Use a net to scoop out and discard any uneaten pellets left in the water after five minutes.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Match the Life Stage: This Maintenance formula is for adult turtles; Zoo Med offers Hatchling and Growth formulas for younger turtles.
• For Aquatic Turtles: Formulated for aquatic turtles, so check with your veterinarian before offering it to any other reptile species.
• Keep Out of Reach: Keep the food container out of reach of children and other pets when not in use.

Storage Information

• Storage: Keep the container sealed between feedings and protect it from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: How much should I feed my aquatic turtle?

Ans: Zoo Med recommends offering only as many pellets as your turtle can completely eat within about five minutes. Start with one tablespoon then increase or decrease the amount at each feeding as needed, netting out and discarding any uneaten pellets afterward.

Q2: When should I switch my turtle to the Maintenance Formula?

Ans: Zoo Med formulates the Maintenance Formula for turtles that have reached their full adult size, or a shell length of 6 inches (15 cm). Younger turtles are covered by Zoo Med's Hatchling and Growth Formulas, which differ in pellet size and protein level.

Q3: Do Zoo Med turtle pellets float or sink?

Ans: The pellets float. Zoo Med designed them this way as aquatic turtles usually feed at the water's surface, which helps them find their food more easily. Any pellets left after about five minutes should be netted out and discarded.

Q4: How much protein is in the Maintenance Formula?

Ans: The guaranteed analysis lists a minimum of 25.0% crude protein and 5.0% crude fat, with a maximum of 8.0% crude fiber and 11.0% moisture. Zoo Med offers each life-stage formula at a different protein level to match turtles at their respective stages.

Q5: What ingredients are in Zoo Med Maintenance Formula?

Ans: The first ingredients are wheat mill run, soybean meal, wheat flour, fish meal, corn gluten meal, and fish oil. The formula also includes calcium carbonate, kale, dried kelp, L-lysine, stabilized vitamin C, and a range of added vitamins and minerals.

Q6: Does this turtle food contain wheat, corn, or soy?

Ans: Yes. Wheat mill run, soybean meal, wheat flour, and corn gluten meal are among the first five ingredients listed by Zoo Med. If your turtle has a known dietary sensitivity, check with your veterinarian before switching foods to or from this formula.

Q7: Does Zoo Med Maintenance Formula contain artificial colors or flavors?

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