Zoo Med Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Dry Food 12-oz

The Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Dry Food, known as Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food, is a high-quality, protein-rich diet specially formulated for aquatic turtles, making it a staple among food for reptiles. This food combines nutritious turtle pellets blended with real dried shrimp, mealworms, and cranberries, ingredients that reflect the natural diet of many North American aquatic turtles. The food is enriched with essential vitamins and minerals to support the healthy growth and development of turtles with shell lengths of two to six inches, making it ideal for growing turtles. For hatchlings and adults, supplemental formulas are recommended to complement this diet.

Zoo Med’s Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food floats on the water surface, making it easy for turtles to locate and consume, promoting natural feeding behaviors. The formula contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, ensuring a natural diet that meets nutritional needs while encouraging appetite and vitality.

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 poor water quality and health issues.
• Store food in a cool, dry place to preserve freshness.
• Check turtles during feeding to prevent choking or food intolerance.
• Use appropriate portions depending on turtle size and activity level.
• Discard any stale or moldy food to avoid health risks.

• Feed turtles once daily or every other day.
• Offer only an amount the turtles can consume in about five minutes.
• Remove uneaten food after an hour to maintain water quality.
• Allow some floating cranberries to remain if turtles are slow to adopt them.
• Increase feeding amount gradually if turtles consume food quickly.