- Brand: King British
- Sku: KB0241
King British | Turtle & Terrapin Complete Food
King British Turtle & Terrapin Complete Food
This complete food is specially formulated to support the health and vitality of your turtles and terrapins. It contains a balanced mix of high-quality ingredients, including a generous portion of fish and a blend of natural components designed to mimic their wild diet.
Key Benefits:
- High Fish Content: With 50% fish and fish derivatives, this food provides essential proteins and oils that turtles and terrapins need.
- Variety of Natural Ingredients: Includes a mix of freeze-dried Krill (8%), Gammarus (12%), and Shrimp (22%) to encourage natural feeding behaviour and provide essential nutrients.
- Complete and Balanced Diet: Formulated with a range of cereals, vegetable derivatives, protein extracts, yeasts, algae (including Ergosan) (0.36%), algae (including Spirulina) (1.52%), molluscs, crustaceans, minerals, oils, fats, and vegetables to meet all nutritional requirements.
- Supports Healthy Growth: Rich in essential nutrients for proper development and shell formation.
- Promotes a Strong Immune System: Contains Ergosan and Spirulina algae, known for their immune-boosting properties.
- Highly Palatable: The diverse ingredients make this food appealing to a wide range of turtles and terrapins.
- Easy to Feed: The pellet form is convenient and helps to keep the tank water clean.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What should I feed my terrapin? A varied diet is best. King British Turtle & Terrapin Complete Food can make up a large part of the diet, supplemented with fresh foods. Juveniles should be fed daily, adults every 2-3 days.
- How often should I clean my terrapin's tank? Regular cleaning is essential. Partial water changes should be done frequently, and a full clean-out should be performed regularly.
- What are the ideal living conditions for a terrapin? Terrapins need a spacious enclosure with both a water area for swimming and a land area for basking. They require UVB lighting and a heat source to maintain appropriate temperatures.
- How warm should the water be? Water temperature should be maintained between 24-26°C (75-79°F).
- Do terrapins need light? Yes, terrapins need UVB light to produce vitamin D, which is essential for calcium absorption and healthy shell and bone growth.
- How long do terrapins live? With proper care, terrapins can live for 20-30 years, or even longer.
Feeding Instructions: Feed 2 to 3 times daily sufficient to last approximately 10 minutes per feed. Do not overfeed and remove any uneaten food. It is advisable to supplement the diet of older turtles and terrapins with green vegetables.
Ingredients: Food Pellets, Fish & Fish Derivatives (50%), Cereals, Derivatives of Vegetable Origin, Vegetable Protein Extracts, Yeasts, Algae (including Ergosan) (0.36%), Algae (including Spirulina) (1.52%), Molluscs & Crustaceans, Minerals, Oils & Fats, Vegetables, Mix of freeze dried natural ingredients including Krill (8%), Gammarus (12%), Shrimp (22%)
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