{"product_id":"zoomed-aquatic-turtle-banquet-block","title":"ZooMed Aquatic Turtle Banquet Block","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoo Med Aquatic Turtle Banquet Block\u003c\/strong\u003e is food and a calcium supplement in one slow-dissolving block. Zoo Med's Natural Aquatic Turtle Food pellets are embedded in a calcium block that releases them gradually as your turtle works on it, making it an easy feeding backup for weekends away and a beak-conditioning treat the rest of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it alongside a daily staple like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-natural-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle Food\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/reptile-systems-turtle-mix-compound-feed\"\u003eReptile Systems Turtle Mix\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Banquet Block\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe block does three jobs at once. It keeps food available while you are away for a weekend, it delivers a steady dose of calcium for shell and bone health, and the hard surface helps keep a turtle's beak worn down naturally. The calcium content runs 25 to 29%, with pellets made from fish meal, soybean meal, kale, and dried kelp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop a block in the tank and let your turtle work on it over several days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse one before a weekend trip so food stays available while you are gone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor longer trips, pair it with a trusted turtle sitter. A block is a supplement, not a complete vacation plan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any leftover block once it has fully softened to protect water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;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%;margin:8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eSlow-release calcium block with embedded turtle food pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003e25 to 29% guaranteed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eAquatic turtles, weekend feeding and beak maintenance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eSingle block, 5 pack, and Giant block\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;background:#F5F5F5;font-weight:600;width:38%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eZoo Med\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;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\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-natural-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle Food\u003c\/a\u003e, the daily staple pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/reptile-systems-turtle-mix-compound-feed\"\u003eReptile Systems Turtle Mix\u003c\/a\u003e, a complete varied diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-jumbo-red-shrimp-sun-dried\"\u003eZoo Med Jumbo Red Shrimp\u003c\/a\u003e, a high protein treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-turtle-dock\"\u003eZoo Med Turtle Dock\u003c\/a\u003e for basking between snacks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a block last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeveral days depending on water temperature and how enthusiastic your turtle is. The Giant block lasts longer for bigger turtles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I leave my turtle for a week with one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA block covers a weekend well. For longer trips, have someone check in and feed normally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it cloud my water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe block dissolves slowly and cleanly in most setups. Remove leftover fragments once the food is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a substitute for a calcium supplement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt helps, but turtles with UVB lighting and a balanced staple diet get most of their calcium there. Think of the block as a bonus source.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":48868778115291,"sku":"BB-50","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Pack","offer_id":48868778148059,"sku":"BB-51","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Giant","offer_id":48868778508507,"sku":"BB-52","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_7dfb0418-7ca9-48e3-9761-f8ebb115528e.jpg?v=1781267274","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-aquatic-turtle-banquet-block","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}