{"product_id":"et-pellets-adult-aq-turtle-250g-pt3254","title":"Exo Terra Pellets Adult Aquatic Turtle Food 250g (PT3254)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete daily pellet diet formulated specifically for adult aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles, including red-eared sliders, map turtles, and wood turtles. These floating extruded pellets deliver a balanced nutritional profile built around Gammarus shrimp meal, fortified with targeted vitamins and minerals to support long-term health in adult specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe formula centres on quality protein sources and a carefully managed calcium supply drawn from multiple ingredients, supporting hard shell maintenance over time. Vitamin D3 is included to ensure proper calcium absorption — essential for turtles kept in aquatic setups where UV access may be limited. Key guaranteed analysis figures: crude protein (min) 25%, crude fat (min) 5%, crude fibre (max) 8%, moisture (max) 13%, calcium (min) 2.0% \/ (max) 2.4%, phosphorus (min) 1.0%, Vitamin A (min) 20 IU\/kg, Vitamin D3 (min) 10 IU\/kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDigestive Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe diet includes Advanced Yeast Extract alongside fructooligosaccharides, both of which support a healthy digestive system. Spirulina algae meal and lecithin contribute additional micronutrients, making this more than a basic maintenance feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFull Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWheat flour, soy flour, fish meal, glycerol, rice hull, potato meal, fish oil (preserved with ethoxyquin), shrimp meal, corn gluten meal, dicalcium phosphate, lignocellulose, 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 sulfate, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, thiamin mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, folic acid, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (source of vitamin K activity), calcium iodate, cobalt carbonate, sodium selenite, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, vitamin A acetate, vitamin D3 supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFloating Pellet Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe extruded pellets float at the surface, encouraging natural feeding behaviour and making it straightforward to monitor intake and remove uneaten food. This also helps keep tank water cleaner compared with sinking formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed twice daily, offering only as much as the turtles consume within five minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove any uneaten pellets with a net after one hour to maintain water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable as a staple diet for adult aquatic and semi-aquatic turtle species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplement with canned shrimp or fish treats for additional dietary variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA well-formulated staple that covers the core nutritional requirements of adult aquatic turtles — protein, calcium, D3, and digestive support — in a convenient, keeper-friendly floating pellet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54147494805841,"sku":"FHT370","price":8.74,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/0403\/8225\/files\/FHT370_1.jpg?v=1782595854","url":"https:\/\/viperia.co.uk\/products\/et-pellets-adult-aq-turtle-250g-pt3254","provider":"Viperia UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}