Exo Terra Turtle Juvenile Floating Pellet

• Gammarus shrimp meal included – alongside fish meal as the leading protein sources.
• 35% minimum crude protein – formulated for the growth demands of a juvenile turtle.
• Floating pellet form – stays visible at the surface, matching how aquatic turtles naturally feed.
• Light-shielded packaging – a black screw-top tub that Exo Terra states helps preserve nutrients and lets you dispense only what you need.
• No artificial colours or flavours – per Exo Terra's own claim (see the Ingredients note below on the one preservative it does contain).
• Two pack sizes – 43 g and 90 g, so you can match the size to how many turtles you're feeding.

Transcribed exactly as published by Exo Terra, in the manufacturer's stated order:

Fish meal, soy flour, wheat flour, glycerol, soluble fish protein concentrate, potato meal, corn gluten meal, rice hull, shrimp meal, squid liver meal, lignocellulose, dicalcium phosphate, fish oil (preserved with ethoxyquin), spirulina algae meal, lecithin, choline chloride, DL-methionine, yeast extract, fructooligosaccharide, ferrous carbonate, calcium L-ascorbyl-2-monophosphate, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, vitamin E supplement, niacin, beta-carotene, cupric sulphate, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, thiamin mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, menadione sodium bisulfite complex, calcium iodate, cobalt carbonate, sodium selenite, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement.

The fish oil in this formula is preserved with ethoxyquin, a synthetic antioxidant – worth knowing if you're specifically avoiding it, even though Exo Terra markets the pellet as free of artificial colours and flavours.

Calcium to phosphorus ratio works out to roughly 2:1 using the minimum guarantees – we've calculated this ourselves from the figures above, since Exo Terra doesn't publish the ratio directly.

Feed as much as the turtles can eat in five minutes, twice daily. Remove any uneaten food with a net after one hour to keep water quality from dropping.

Suited to juvenile aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles, including red-eared sliders, map turtles and wood turtles. This is the juvenile formula – Exo Terra sells separate adult and hatchling pellet lines, so check your turtle's age and size against the right product rather than feeding this long-term once it matures.

Covered by the standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. Ships from our Brisbane / North Lakes warehouse.

Does this pellet contain any artificial preservatives?

The fish oil in the formula is preserved with ethoxyquin, a synthetic antioxidant. Exo Terra states the pellet itself has no artificial colours or flavours, but ethoxyquin is present – we'd rather tell you than leave it off the page.

What's the calcium to phosphorus ratio?

Roughly 2:1, calculated from the guaranteed minimums of 2.0% calcium and 1.0% phosphorus. Exo Terra doesn't state this ratio directly on the pack.

How often should I feed my turtle this pellet?

Twice daily, offering only as much as your turtles can finish within five minutes, and netting out anything left after an hour.

Is this suitable for adult turtles?

It's formulated for juveniles. Exo Terra sells a separate adult pellet formula – switch over as your turtle matures.