Zoo Med Gourmet Reptisticks Floating Aquatic Turtle Dry Food 4.5-oz

The Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Dry Food, specifically the Gourmet ReptiSticks Floating Aquatic Turtle Food, is a nutritious, high-protein floating diet designed to meet the dietary needs of aquatic turtles, making it a prime example of food for turtles. Formulated with natural ingredients such as fish meal, dried shrimp, mealworms, kale, and cranberries, this food simulates the natural diet of aquatic turtles. It is enriched with vitamins and minerals to support growth, shell development, and overall health in turtles with shell lengths of two inches or more.

Zoo Med’s ReptiSticks are scientifically designed to float, promoting healthy surface feeding while reducing waste accumulation in the tank. The formula contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, ensuring a wholesome feeding experience that encourages natural behavior and dietary variety.

Ingredients:

Fish Meal, Soybean Meal, Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch, Sun-Dried Red Shrimp (Solenocera melantho), Dried Mealworms (Tenebrio molitor), Wheat Millrun, Fermented Soy, Corn Flour, Wheat Gluten, Kale, Dried Cranberries, Fish Oil, Brewer’s Dried Yeast, Lecithin, Dicalcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (source of stabilized Vitamin C), Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, d-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, Green 3 (color), Propionic Acid (preservative). 

Guaranteed Analysis:

• Crude Protein (min)   36.0%
• Crude Fat (min) 6.0%
• Crude Fiber (max) 3.0%
• Moisture (max) 11.0%
• Calcium (min) 1.5%
• Calcium (max) 1.9%
• Phosphorus (min) 0.8%
• Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C) (min)   55 mg/lb (121 mg/kg)

• Avoid overfeeding to prevent water pollution and digestive issues.
• Store the food in a cool, dry place to maintain freshness.
• Monitor turtles during feeding to prevent choking hazards.
• Use as part of a balanced diet that includes fresh and varied foods.
• Dispose of stale or moldy food immediately

• Feed turtles once a day or every other day depending on activity level.
• Provide only what turtles can consume within about five minutes.
• Remove uneaten food after one hour to maintain water quality.
• Slowly introduce cranberries in diet to ensure acceptance.
• Adjust feeding amounts according to the turtle's size and appetite.