Zoo Med Natural Sinking Mud & Musk Turtle Dry Food (10 oz)

Sinking Pellet Food for Mud and Musk Turtles

Product Description

Zoo Med Natural Sinking Mud & Musk Turtle Dry Food is a pellet diet made for aquatic turtles whose shells measure 2 inches (5 centimeters) in length or larger. Feed a small amount once or twice daily, offering only what your turtles eat in about five minutes. This natural food includes added vitamins, minerals, and trace nutrients, with no artificial colors or flavors.

Benefits

• 35% Minimum Protein: The guaranteed analysis specifies at least 35% crude protein and 5% crude fat.
• Fish and Plant Ingredients: Includes fish meal and fish oil, plus kale and dried kelp, alongside soybean meal and wheat flour.
• Fortified Formula: Natural food with added vitamins, minerals, and other trace nutrients, as described on Zoo Med's product page.
• No Artificial Colors or Flavors: Zoo Med states that no artificial colors or flavors are added to this mud and musk turtle food.
• Simple Feeding Routine: Add a small amount of pellets to the water once or twice daily, following Zoo Med's directions.
• Calcium and Vitamin C: Calcium is guaranteed between 0.9% and 1.3%, with stabilized vitamin C included through L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate in the ingredients.

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredient List

Soybean meal, wheat flour, fish meal, wheat mill run, corn gluten meal, fish oil, dicalcium phosphate, kale, lecithin, bentonite, 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

• Open and Add Pellets: Open the container and add a small amount of pellets directly to your turtles' water.
• Feed Once or Twice Daily: Offer food once or twice daily giving only what your turtles eat in about five minutes.
• Clear Leftovers: Remove and discard any uneaten pellets from the water after one hour, as Zoo Med directs.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Shell Size Requirement: This food is formulated for turtles with shells 2 inches or larger, so check your turtle's size first.
• Avoid Overfeeding: Offer only what your turtles eat in about five minutes, and remove leftovers after one hour.
• Keep Out of Reach: Store the food where children and other household pets cannot easily reach it between feedings.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Storage: For best results, Zoo Med recommends storing the food in a cool, dry place between feedings.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: What size turtle is this food for?

Ans: Zoo Med formulates Sinking Mud & Musk Turtle Food for aquatic turtles with a shell length of 2 inches (5 centimeters) or larger. For smaller hatchlings check with your veterinarian about a food suited to their size before switching to this formula.

Q2: How often should I feed my mud or musk turtle?

Ans: Zoo Med recommends feeding once or twice daily. Add a small amount of pellets to the water and offer only as much food as your turtles will eat in approximately five minutes, then remove any uneaten food after one hour.

Q3: How long can uneaten pellets stay in the water?

Ans: Zoo Med directs you to remove and discard any uneaten food after one hour. Feeding only as much as your turtles will eat in about five minutes helps limit leftovers, so there is less food to remove from the water afterward.

Q4: How much protein is in this turtle food?

Ans: 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 falls between 0.9% and 1.3%, and phosphorus is guaranteed at a minimum of 1.0% in the formula.

Q5: Does this turtle food contain artificial colors or flavors?

Ans: No. Zoo Med states that no artificial colors or flavors are added to this mud and musk 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.

Q6: How should I store this turtle food?

Ans: Zoo Med recommends storing the food in a cool, dry place for best results. Keep the container closed between feedings, and store it where children and other household pets cannot easily reach it. This listing offers a single 10-ounce container.