{"product_id":"zoomed-gourmet-reptisticks","title":"ZooMed Gourmet ReptiSticks","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoo Med Gourmet ReptiSticks\u003c\/strong\u003e is a floating stick food for aquatic turtles blended with whole sun dried red shrimp, dried mealworms, and real cranberries. The 36% protein recipe brings the variety of a wild diet to feeding time, and the floating sticks sit right at the surface where turtles naturally hunt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep a staple pellet like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-natural-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle Food\u003c\/a\u003e in the rotation, and give your turtle a dry spot to warm up 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 shrimp and mealworms are the treats aquatic turtles attack on sight, and cranberries are a natural food item of many North American species like sliders, painted turtles, and map turtles. Zoo Med folds all three into a fish meal and kale based stick with added vitamins and minerals, and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives. Floating sticks also make cleanup easy, since leftovers are simple to scoop out before they break down.\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 roughly one level tablespoon per turtle, adjusted for size and appetite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGive turtles about 5 minutes to eat, then remove anything uneaten within the hour to protect water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not overfeed. Leftover food in the water is the fastest way to foul a turtle tank.\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;\"\u003eFloating sticks, 36% 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 red 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;\"\u003eAquatic turtles with 2 inches (5 cm) of shell length or more\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;\"\u003e4.5 oz and 8.5 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-aquatic-turtle-food\"\u003eZoo Med Gourmet Aquatic Turtle Food\u003c\/a\u003e, a pellet medley with the same shrimp and cranberry mix-ins\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-aquatic-turtle-uvb-heat-lighting-kit\"\u003eZoo Med Aquatic Turtle UVB and Heat Lighting Kit\u003c\/a\u003e for shell and bone health\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\u003eIs this a complete daily diet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is formulated for aquatic turtles 2 inches and up, and most keepers get the best results rotating it with a staple pellet so the diet stays balanced and varied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the sticks sink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, they float. Surface feeders find every piece, and anything left over is easy to scoop out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy turtle only picks out the shrimp. Is that a problem?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is common at first. Offer a little less per feeding and most turtles will finish the sticks once the favorites are gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich jar should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 4.5 oz jar is right for one young turtle. Go with 8.5 oz for adults or multiple turtles so it stays fresh without constant reordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"4.5 oz","offer_id":48866995437787,"sku":"ZM-38","price":9.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.5 oz","offer_id":48866995470555,"sku":"ZM-39","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/ZM-38_Gourmet_ReptiSticks.jpg?v=1781258535","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-gourmet-reptisticks","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}