A diet for turtles must provide both animal protein and vegetables. Fruit should only be given in moderation while carrots, squash, bell peppers and kale make great options for providing nutrition.
These turtle sticks are specially formulated for smaller aquatic pets like newts and frogs, providing high concentrations of DHA omega-3 fatty acids to promote their growth. Furthermore, their low waste and ash levels help provide cleaner water.
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Ingredients
Mazuri Turtle food is an affordable, nutritional choice designed for box turtles, newts, frogs and aquatic turtles of various species. Containing both animal and plant proteins along with calcium:phosphorus ratio requirements – its floating properties make it easier for turtles to locate it!
This floatable turtle food is specifically tailored to meet the nutritional requirements of aquatic turtles with shell lengths between 2-6 inches. Packed full of proteins and low in fats, it features no artificial preservatives, flavors or colors for an enjoyable feeding experience.
This product is created from fresh ingredients and provides a nutritional balance between protein, fats, vitamins, minerals and trace nutrients for easy digestion and immune system support. Fortified with vitamin D3 as well as Omega 3 and 6 essential fatty acids as well as an important carotenoid astaxanthin as well as high amounts of soluble fiber, calcium carbonate and dried kelp this formula also offers great taste!
Nutritional Value
Red-eared sliders begin as predominantly carnivorous creatures but quickly shift towards being more omnivorous as they age. While you can feed your turtle a variety of foods, high quality commercial foods will provide optimal nutrition to ensure optimal growth and development in your turtle.
NorthFin Turtle Stix are high-quality floating pellets designed to offer adult turtles, newts and frogs a nutritious daily diet. Constructed using premium ingredients like salmon and ocean kelp for vibrant color and healthy skin health benefits. Plus they contain plenty of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids for vibrant colors and vibrant skin health!
This food is low in ash and waste, making it easy to clean. With the optimal calcium to phosphorus ratio for shell development and fortified with vitamins, it provides optimal shell growth. Plus, its made with natural seafood without artificial preservatives or coloring agents; gluten- and wheat-free with a very high protein level to promote optimal growth!
Safety
When selecting food for your turtle, it’s essential that it meets their safety. The ideal food should not contain ingredients which can harm them such as high levels of phosphorus or carbohydrates and should contain enough protein that it is easy to digest.
Cost should also be an important consideration. High-quality turtle food shouldn’t break the bank; there are many excellent brands offering premium ingredients at a fair price.
Tetra ReptoMin is an affordable turtle food that delivers an ideal blend of essential vitamins and minerals at an accessible price point. Scientifically designed to promote growth, Tetra ReptoMin contains adequate amounts of calcium and Vitamin C while not including artificial colors or flavors – making it an excellent choice for your turtle!
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These floating turtle food sticks are high-protein snacks designed to promote natural feeding habits in aquatic turtles of 2-6 inches and larger, and provide nutritional supplements like dried shrimp, mealworms and whole cranberries that supplement young aquatic turtles as well as adults’ diets. Furthermore, their calcium/phosphorous ratio allows for healthy shell development.
Mazuri’s Aquatic Turtle Diet, designed for freshwater and pond turtles such as map turtles, painted turtles, mud turtles, cooters and red-eared sliders is another high-protein floating pellet food suitable for freshwater environments. Containing both animal proteins as well as an ample supply of vitamin A.
ZooMed’s Natural line of turtle food, particularly its Adult Formula pellet, is another favorite among ours. Formulated specifically to meet the dietary needs of herbivorous adult turtles (with lower protein levels than many other pellets – something some hermies might struggle with) this food features the right Calcium:Phosphorus ratio as well as ample amounts of vitamins D3 and E; plus it comes in 50lb bags making this a convenient solution for large scale keepers of herbivorous turtles!
