Zoo Med Natural Aquatic Maintenance Formula Turtle Food
In a Nutshell
- Very popular among turtles and other aquatic animals.
- The size of the pellets can be an issue for smaller turtles.
- Very favorable overall rating.
Quick Verdict
This turtle food is favored by most turtles and some other aquatic creatures as well. There are a couple of complaints about the pellet size being too large for certain turtles.
Quick Stats
Pet Compatibility
Pros & Cons
Pros
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Highly Effective (4)
The food is highly effective for turtles and other aquatic pets including fish and blue crabs.
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Fast Delivery (2)
Some buyers mentioned fast delivery and next day shipping.
Cons
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Too Big Pellets (2) major
There are frequent mention where the pellets are reported to be too big for certain small turtles.
Tip: Purchase smaller pellets
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Selective Eating (1) major
Yellow belly turtles will not eat this food. This is inherent to pets that are selective eaters.
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Who Is This For?
✓ Best For
- • Pet owners with adult turtles — The large pellets are not a problem and the food is highly satisfactory.
✗ Skip If
- • Owners with young or small turtles — The pellets may be too large.
Durability & Care
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Cleaning Methods
Floor Compatibility
Rating Distribution
Common Questions
What do turtles at my local pond think of this food?
Turtles will absolutely eat this food and the blue crabs and minnows would be happy too.
How.can I get my young yellow belly turtles to eat this food?
Your young yellow belly turtles will probably not eat this particular food. You may need to use this and other foods in order to find a combination in which this food should be part along with other foods in moderate ranging.
Why were the pellets added to the food floating in the water?
They added the pellets to clear out the pond of plant remains and algae.
Highlighted Reviews
"The turtles (and fish) at our local pond are crazy about this food! They literally climb on top of each other to get to these in the water. The catfish also jump on the backs of the turtles to get some, too. I’ve never had such a positive reaction to food like this before!"
"My yellow belly babies will not eat this particular food. I've tried several items and they just won't eat it."
Bottom Line
This turtle food is a fantastic choice if your pet can safely handle the pellet size. The average user will be very satisfied with this product, provided the pellets are small enough to handle.