{"product_id":"zoo-med-aquatic-turtle-micro-pellet-hatchling-food","title":"Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Micro Pellet Hatchling Food","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food, Hatchling Formula\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-protein floating micro pellet made for baby and juvenile aquatic turtles with a shell up to 2 inches long. The smaller pellet and 43% protein support the fast growth of young sliders, painted turtles, map turtles, musk, mud, and cooter turtles, with all-natural ingredients and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind everything else your shelled friend needs in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/reptile-turtle-supplies\"\u003eReptile \u0026amp; Turtle Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Hatchlings Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 4px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicro pellet size\u003c\/strong\u003e (about 1\/8 inch) is easy for tiny mouths to grab and chew.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloating pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e stay at the surface where turtles naturally prefer to feed, so it is easy for them to find their food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e43% protein\u003c\/strong\u003e from natural fish and blood meals fuels the rapid growth of hatchlings and juveniles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFortified\u003c\/strong\u003e with fish oil and vitamins and minerals, including stabilized vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, copper, and zinc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 4px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace a small amount of pellets in the water and let your turtle feed for about one hour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNet out and discard any uneaten food after that time to keep the water clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed hatchlings daily. As the shell grows past 2 inches, step up to the Growth Formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:520px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.6 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eOne or two hatchlings, or trying it out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e8 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSeveral turtles or a longer supply, better value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:560px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eZoo Med\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFloating micro pellet (about 1\/8 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHatchling and juvenile aquatic turtles, shell up to 2 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e43% minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNatural fish and blood meals, fish oil, vitamins and minerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtificial colors, flavors, preservatives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;background:#f6f6f6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.6 oz, 8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 4px;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-natural-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food, Growth Formula\u003c\/a\u003e is the next step once the shell passes 2 inches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-reptisticks-floating-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med ReptiSticks\u003c\/a\u003e make a great floating staple as your turtle matures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-aquatic-turtle-banquet-block\"\u003eZoo Med Aquatic Turtle Banquet Block\u003c\/a\u003e for slow-release feeding and extra calcium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-turtletherm-aquatic-turtle-heater\"\u003eZoo Med Turtletherm Heater\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the water at a healthy temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich turtles is this for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHatchling and juvenile aquatic turtles with a shell up to about 2 inches, including sliders, painted turtles, map turtles, musk, mud, and cooter turtles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the pellets float?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The pellets float at the surface, where aquatic turtles like to eat, making the food easy to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I switch foods?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs your turtle's shell grows past 2 inches, move up to the Growth Formula, then later the Maintenance Formula for adults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I feed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer a small amount, let your turtle eat for about an hour, then net out anything left over. 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