{"product_id":"zoomed-natural-aquatic-turtle-food","title":"ZooMed Natural Aquatic Turtle Food (Growth Formula)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle Food (Growth Formula)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a floating pellet food made for young aquatic turtles in their fastest growing stage. The 35% protein recipe supports steady shell and bone development in sliders, painted turtles, map turtles, and other aquatic species from 2 to 6 inches of shell length, with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSetting up a turtle tank? Add a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoomed-turtle-dock\"\u003eZoo Med Turtle Dock\u003c\/a\u003e for basking and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-aquatic-turtle-kit-submersible-filter\"\u003eZoo Med submersible turtle filter\u003c\/a\u003e to help keep feeding water clean.\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 Growth Formula\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurtles in the 2 to 6 inch range grow fast and need more protein than adults. Growth Formula delivers 35% protein in a 3\/16 inch floating pellet sized for smaller mouths, with added vitamins, minerals, and other trace nutrients. Once your turtle passes 6 inches of shell length, transition to a lower protein maintenance food.\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 once or twice daily, only as much as your turtle finishes in a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pellets float, so surface feeding turtles can find every piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove uneaten food after feeding to protect water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMany keepers feed in a separate tub of tank water to keep the main tank cleaner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a calcium supplement like \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jurassipet-jurassical-dry-reptile-calcium\"\u003eJurassiPet JurassiCal\u003c\/a\u003e a few times a week for strong, smooth shell growth.\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;\"\u003eGrowth, 35% 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;\"\u003ePellet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e3\/16 inch floating pellet\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;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eAquatic turtles 2 to 6 inches (5 to 15 cm) 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;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003e1.5 oz, 7.5 oz, and 13 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;\"\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=\"\/products\/zoomed-turtle-dock\"\u003eZoo Med Turtle Dock\u003c\/a\u003e for a basking platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-aquatic-turtle-kit-submersible-filter\"\u003eZoo Med submersible turtle filter\u003c\/a\u003e to handle messy eaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/jurassipet-jurassical-dry-reptile-calcium\"\u003eJurassiPet JurassiCal\u003c\/a\u003e calcium 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\u003eWhich formula does my turtle need?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hatchlings under 2 inches do best on a higher protein hatchling formula. From 2 to 6 inches, use this Growth Formula. Over 6 inches, switch to a maintenance formula with less protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I feed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Offer what your turtle finishes in about 5 minutes, once or twice a day, and scoop out leftovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat turtles is this for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Red eared sliders, painted turtles, map turtles, musk and mud turtles, and other aquatic species that feed in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich jar should I start with?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.5 oz jar is a good trial size for one young turtle. The 7.5 oz and 13 oz jars are the better value once you know your turtle likes it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZooMed","offers":[{"title":"1.5 oz","offer_id":48866680897755,"sku":"ZM-50B","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7.5 oz","offer_id":48866680930523,"sku":"ZM-51B","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"13 oz","offer_id":48866680963291,"sku":"ZM-52","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_9e41f2cc-5fba-49c5-b079-32d9f8015267.jpg?v=1781198301","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-natural-aquatic-turtle-food","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}