{"product_id":"ocean-nutrition-frozen-turtle-food","title":"Ocean Nutrition frozen turtle food","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA frozen meat-and-vegetable blend formulated for aquatic turtles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ocean Nutrition turtle food is a frozen multi-ingredient diet built around fish meat, turkey heart, spinach and marine crustaceans, formulated without beef so it sits more easily with turtle digestion. It's designed to support healthy bone and shell development in pet aquatic turtles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurtle-specific formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e — built around fish, turkey heart, spinach and marine crustaceans rather than being a repurposed fish food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo beef\u003c\/strong\u003e — the manufacturer deliberately avoids fatty ingredients such as beef, which can be harder for turtles to digest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdded calcium\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports shell and bone development alongside the general diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrozen, not dried\u003c\/strong\u003e — retains more natural moisture and nutrient content than a dried pellet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100 g blister pack\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-portioned for easy dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReproduced verbatim from the manufacturer's declaration: \u003cstrong\u003eFish and fish derivatives, molluscs and crustaceans, meat and animal derivatives, vegetables.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer's own description of this formulation names fish meat, turkey heart, spinach, krill, gammarus, bloodworms, mysis and added calcium as the ingredients behind that declaration, and states the recipe is made without beef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcean Nutrition doesn't publish a guaranteed analysis (crude protein, fat, fibre, moisture, ash) or a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio for this Australian formulation. A different regional variant of this product does publish an analysis, but its ingredient list names beef heart rather than turkey heart, so we haven't carried those numbers across to avoid misrepresenting this pack. Check the current pack label if you need exact figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen blend\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g blister\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBelgium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStorage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKeep frozen at -18°C or below until use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e pet aquatic turtles as part of a varied diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e fish — despite sharing a frozen-blister format with our fish foods, this is formulated specifically for turtles and shouldn't be treated as an interchangeable fish food. It's also not a substitute for UVB lighting and natural sunlight, which turtles need for vitamin D synthesis and healthy shell and bone development alongside diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThawing and feeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I thaw it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThaw a portion in a small amount of tank water, then feed. Never refreeze thawed food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed once a day, offering only what your turtle will consume within five minutes. Remove any uneaten food promptly — turtles are messy eaters and leftover meaty food fouls water quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and cold chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a frozen product. Transfer it to your freezer immediately on arrival and keep it at -18°C or below. Contact us before ordering if you need certainty on delivery timing for frozen items — local pickup keeps the cold chain most reliable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with a source of UVB lighting and a varied diet that includes leafy greens, so the diet isn't reliant on a single frozen product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a perishable frozen food, this isn't covered by a manufacturer warranty the way equipment is; your rights under Australian Consumer Law still apply if a pack arrives damaged or not as described. See the storage and cold chain note above for delivery handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this to fish instead of turtle-specific food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's formulated for turtles specifically; use one of our dedicated frozen fish foods for fish instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does it matter that there's no beef?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFatty meats such as beef are harder for turtles to digest and are linked to health problems over time, which is why this formulation avoids it in favour of leaner fish, turkey heart and crustacean ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this food alone keep my turtle's shell healthy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet is one part of shell and bone health — turtles also need UVB lighting or natural sunlight for vitamin D synthesis, which this food doesn't replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow much should I feed a juvenile versus an adult turtle?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOcean Nutrition's guidance is a once-daily feed of what your turtle finishes in five minutes; juveniles are typically fed daily while adults may need smaller or less frequent portions, so check with your vet or a care guide for your specific species.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ocean Nutrition","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242242523427,"sku":"AA3591","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/turtlefood_4f651f59de4ef.jpg?v=1782105554","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/ocean-nutrition-frozen-turtle-food","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}