{"product_id":"exo-terra-turtle-juvenile-floating-pellet","title":"Exo Terra Turtle Juvenile Floating Pellet","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA floating pellet built around Gammarus shrimp for juvenile aquatic turtles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Exo Terra Turtle Juvenile Floating Pellet is formulated for young aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles such as red-eared sliders, map turtles and wood turtles, with 35% minimum crude protein and added vitamins and minerals. It's sold in 43 g and 90 g packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGammarus shrimp meal included\u003c\/strong\u003e — alongside fish meal as the leading protein sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35% minimum crude protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — formulated for the growth demands of a juvenile turtle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFloating pellet form\u003c\/strong\u003e — stays visible at the surface, matching how aquatic turtles naturally feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight-shielded packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e — a black screw-top tub that Exo Terra states helps preserve nutrients and lets you dispense only what you need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo artificial colours or flavours\u003c\/strong\u003e — per Exo Terra's own claim (see the Ingredients note below on the one preservative it does contain).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo pack sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 43 g and 90 g, so you can match the size to how many turtles you're feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVariant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLife stage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e43 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT3247\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuvenile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90gm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePT3248\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuvenile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fish oil in this formula is preserved with \u003cstrong\u003eethoxyquin\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin 35.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin 5.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax 3.3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax 13.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin 2.0%, max 2.4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin 1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin 15,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin 2,100 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium to phosphorus ratio works out to roughly \u003cstrong\u003e2:1\u003c\/strong\u003e using the minimum guarantees — we've calculated this ourselves from the figures above, since Exo Terra doesn't publish the ratio directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for — and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuited 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by the standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. Ships from our Brisbane \/ North Lakes warehouse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this pellet contain any artificial preservatives?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the calcium to phosphorus ratio?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoughly 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed my turtle this pellet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwice daily, offering only as much as your turtles can finish within five minutes, and netting out anything left after an hour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this suitable for adult turtles?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's formulated for juveniles. 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