Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food – Hatchling, Growth & Maintenance Floating Pellets

Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food – Hatchling, Growth & Maintenance Formulas

Which Formula Should I Choose?

• Hatchling: Newly hatched turtles and turtles under approximately 2" (5 cm) shell length.
• Growth: Juvenile turtles approximately 2–6" (5–15 cm) shell length.
• Maintenance: Adult turtles over approximately 6" (15 cm) shell length.

This format works very well on Shopify because you can use it as the shared product description for all three variants while letting customers easily identify the correct formula for their turtle's age and size.

Give your aquatic turtles complete, life-stage-specific nutrition with Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food. Scientifically formulated to meet the changing dietary needs of aquatic turtles as they grow, these premium floating pellets provide balanced nutrition to support healthy shell development, strong bones, proper growth, and long-term health.

Made with high-quality ingredients including fish meal, fish oil, kelp, and kale, each formula is fortified with essential vitamins and minerals to promote healthy immune function and overall vitality. The floating pellets encourage natural feeding behaviour while making it easy to monitor food intake and remove uneaten food, helping to maintain cleaner aquarium water.

Whether you're raising hatchlings or caring for mature turtles, Zoo Med offers the right formula for every stage of life.

Choose the Right Formula

Hatchling Formula

Designed for newly hatched and very young aquatic turtles, this high-protein formula features smaller floating pellets that are easy to eat and support rapid growth during the earliest stages of development.

Growth Formula

Perfect for juvenile turtles, the Growth Formula contains 35% protein to promote healthy muscle development, shell growth, and overall body condition as turtles mature.

Maintenance Formula

Formulated for adult aquatic turtles, the Maintenance Formula provides balanced nutrition to help maintain healthy weight, strong shells, and long-term vitality without excessive protein.

Features

• Complete daily diet for aquatic turtles
• Available in Hatchling, Growth, and Maintenance formulas
• Floating pellets encourage natural feeding behaviour
• Made with quality ingredients including fish meal, fish oil, kelp, and kale
• Supports healthy shell development and calcium metabolism
• Fortified with essential vitamins and minerals
• Highly digestible formula helps reduce waste and maintain cleaner water
• No artificial colours, flavours, or preservatives

Ideal For

• Red-Eared Sliders
• Painted Turtles
• Map Turtles
• Musk Turtles
• Cooters
• Sideneck Turtles
• Other aquatic turtle species

Feeding Guide

Feed 1–2 times daily, offering only as much food as your turtle can consume within approximately 5 minutes. Remove any uneaten food after feeding to help maintain excellent water quality. For optimal nutrition, supplement with leafy greens and occasional protein-rich treats appropriate for your turtle's species and life stage.