Zoo Med Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Dry Food 6-oz

The Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Dry Food, specifically the Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food 6-oz, is a nutritious and enticing diet formulated for aquatic turtles, making it a crucial option among food for reptiles. This high-protein dry food combines specially crafted pellets blended with real dried shrimp, mealworms, and cranberries, mimicking the natural diet of many North American aquatic turtles. It supports the dietary needs of turtles with shell lengths between two and six inches, providing essential vitamins, minerals, and other trace nutrients for healthy growth and development.

Scientifically balanced, the diet contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, offering a natural and wholesome food source. The floating pellets promote natural feeding behavior, encouraging turtles to feed at the water's surface, which helps maintain water clarity and quality by limiting excess waste.

Ingredients:

Soybean Meal, Wheat Flour, Fish Meal, Sun-Dried River Shrimp (Macrobrachium nipponense), Wheat Middlings, Corn Gluten Meal, Dried Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor), Dried Cranberries, Kale, Fish Oil, Lecithin, Dicalcium Phosphate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of stabilized Vitamin C), Choline Chloride, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, 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, Propionic Acid (preservative). 

Guaranteed Analysis:

• Crude Protein (min)   37.5%
• Crude Fat (min) 6.5%
• Crude Fiber (max) 5.0%
• Moisture (max) 10.0%
• Ash (max)           10.0%
• Calcium (min) 1.2%
• Calcium (max) 1.6%
• Phosphorus (min) 0.9%

• Avoid overfeeding to prevent water pollution and health issues.
• Store food in cool, dry conditions to maintain freshness.
• Observe turtles during feeding for any choking hazards or food intolerance.
• Feed appropriate portions according to turtle size and activity levels.
• Discard spoiled or moldy food to maintain turtle health.

• Feed aquatic turtles once daily or every other day.
• Provide only the amount turtles can consume in about five minutes.
• Remove uneaten food after about an hour to keep water quality high.
• Allow floating cranberries to remain as turtles may take time to accept them.
• Adjust food quantities depending on turtles’ consumption speed.