{"product_id":"zoomed-gourmet-aquatic-turtle-food","title":"ZooMed Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoo Med Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pellet medley for aquatic turtles blended with whole sun dried river shrimp, dried mealworms, and real cranberries. Built on Zoo Med's proven turtle pellet with 37.5% protein, it fuels growing turtles in the 2 to 6 inch shell range while the mix-ins turn every meal into a treat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair it with a staple like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-natural-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle Food\u003c\/a\u003e, and give your turtle a place to dry off and bask with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-turtle-dock\"\u003eZoo Med Turtle Dock\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 Gourmet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole dried shrimp and mealworms add the high protein prey items growing turtles crave, and cranberries are a natural food of many North American aquatic turtles, including sliders, painted turtles, and map turtles. The pellet base is scientifically formulated with added vitamins and minerals, and contains no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.\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 Feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed every other day, about four times per week.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer about one level teaspoon per turtle, adjusted for size and appetite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive turtles up to an hour to finish, then remove anything uneaten to protect water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor hatchlings under 2 inches, start with a hatchling formula. Adults over 7 inches do better on a lower protein maintenance formula with this as an occasional treat.\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%;\"\u003eFormula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003ePellet medley, 37.5% protein\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%;\"\u003eAdd-ins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ccc;padding:6px 8px;\"\u003eSun dried river shrimp, dried mealworms, and whole cranberries\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;\"\u003eGrowing aquatic turtles, 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 cm) of shell length\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;\"\u003e6 oz and 11 oz jars\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 everyday staple pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-gourmet-reptisticks\"\u003eZoo Med Gourmet ReptiSticks\u003c\/a\u003e, the floating stick version of this blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-turtle-dock\"\u003eZoo Med Turtle Dock\u003c\/a\u003e for a steady basking spot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-turtle-lamp-combo-pack\"\u003eZoo Med Turtle Lamp Combo Pack\u003c\/a\u003e for heat and UVB over the dock\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\u003eCan this be the only food I feed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formulated for growing turtles 2 to 6 inches, and it works well as the main diet at that stage. Many keepers still rotate in a staple pellet and the occasional leafy green for variety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the pellets float?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Aquatic turtles feed at the surface, and floating pellets keep everything visible so leftovers are easy to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it OK for hatchlings?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWait until your turtle reaches about 2 inches of shell length. Below that, a hatchling formula has the sizing and nutrition they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich jar should I get?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 6 oz jar suits a single young turtle. The 11 oz jar is the better buy for larger turtles or more than one.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":48866989605083,"sku":"ZM-97","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11 oz","offer_id":48866989637851,"sku":"ZM-98","price":11.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_4558be50-c40b-4ee9-b63c-b90e31652d60.jpg?v=1781207608","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-gourmet-aquatic-turtle-food","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}