We already know that proper care of tortoises is very important. Give them a balanced and healthy diet and they'll live longer and healthier than you expect. So it's important to have a healthy, balanced diet plan and a regular exercise program for your tortoise, which will help your tortoise thrive and stay away from disease.
If you are too busy to have enough time or conditions do not allow you to prepare a variety of foods for your tortoises for the time being, then you can choose commercial turtle food, which is a relatively good choice. Commercial turtle food is much easier than preparing tortoise food at home. Some of the tortoise foods currently on the market only need to be simply soaked in water to give turtles to eat. Although turtle food can simplify the entire feeding process, it is worth mentioning that not all turtle food is the same, and you need to look for a product that contains the important nutrients that tortoises need. Here are some of the most popular commercial tortoise foods currently on the market.
1. Mazuri tortoise diet
The Mazura tortoise food is specially formulated for herbivorous tortoises such as galapagos tortoises, gopher tortoises, and Sulcata tortoises. Provides complete nutrition, low starch and high levels of fiber. It also contains live probiotics, essential ingredients for promoting digestive health. Extrusion technology, on the other hand, helps reduce waste and creates a more natural feeding environment. With Mazura turtle food, your turtle does not need to be supplemented with minerals or vitamins as it contains yucca extract and vitamin E (natural). In addition, it contains a natural antioxidant that helps maintain the concentration of vitamins. Mazur tortoise food has always been trusted by veterinarians and zoo professionals. Proportion of nutrients: protein 12%, fat 3%, crude fiber 22%.
American Mazuri Mazuri Tortoise Food Old Baby Turtle Brother New Live Grass Meal Feed Grain m Grain ¥9.9 Purchase
2. zoo med 龟粮(zoo med gourmet/ nature grassland tortoise food)
This tortoise food is divided into rainforest type and dryland type, and contains a mixture of hibiscus petals, carrots, and sweet potatoes that tortoises will eat in the wild under natural conditions. In addition, this tortoise food contains the essential minerals and vitamins needed by tortoises, and also contains sun-dried dandelions, chicory, lettuce, and timothy hay, providing a wealth of fiber nutrients. Rainforest type with papaya yucca and other fruits and vegetables. Nutrient content ratio: protein 9%, fat 2%, crude fiber 23%.
Free Shipping US GenuineZoo med Dryland Tortoise Food Tortoise Feed Sulcata Leopard Tortoise Radiation Turtle Food ¥12.9 Purchase
3. t-rex龟粮（t-rex tortoise dry food）
Nutritious and delicious tortoise cuisine, this 100% vegetable diet contains medium levels of protein, low fat, rich in fiber, and is very tasty for any species of tortoise. On the other hand, t-rex turtle food can be used to supplement turtle food, especially in winter when it is difficult to find natural plants. This turtle food has an appetizing taste, balanced nutrients, and is easily absorbed to ensure that your turtle is getting the right and complete nutrition. Nutrient content ratio: protein 13%, fat 3%, crude fiber 10%.
Free shipping US original t-rex tortoise feed fruit flavor trex tortoise food t grain Sulcata leopard turtle recommended ¥35 purchase
4. nature zone龟粮（nature zone bites for tortoises）
This turtle food can provide your tortoise with the necessary and complete nutrients, in fact, these bite-sized moist gel blocks are made with easy-to-digest protein isolate and whey protein that contains a complete egg protein component that keeps the tortoise healthy. In addition, it is rich in minerals and vitamins, plant-based fiber, and soluble carbohydrates that are essential for promoting gut health. It is a natural and good source of protein that can be easily absorbed. It has a melon flavor that can attract tortoises to eat and stimulate appetite. Nutrient content ratio: protein 20%, fat 4%, crude fiber 12%.
5. rep-cal龟粮（rep-cal srp00807 tortoise food）
Rep-cal turtle food contains natural fruits and plant ingredients that are loved by tortoises. Provides 100% daily nutrition. And this food is fortified with the best minerals and vitamins, such as vitamin D3 and calcium. Therefore, there is no need for supplementation of other foods. It has good palatability and is suitable for feeding young turtles. Proportion of nutrients: protein 19%, fat 1%, crude fiber 18%.
In general, a good turtle food should have the advantages of high fiber, low protein, high calcium and phosphorus ratio, and rich in vitamins and trace elements, without artificial preservatives. Different types of tortoises should choose turtle food corresponding to the proportion of nutrients, such as desert tortoises (Sulcata), grassland tortoises (Herman), island tortoises (radiation) and forest tortoises (red legs), the proportion of protein requirements should increase sequentially, and the proportion of fiber intake should decrease sequentially. It is recommended to choose several turtle foods to mix proportionally and feed tortoises to make nutrition more balanced. The proportion of nutrient intake between young turtles and adult turtles is also different, and young turtles should increase the proportion of protein to reduce the proportion of crude fiber, and as the young turtles grow, the proportion is adjusted in reverse. Hopefully, this article will help you choose the most suitable turtle food for your tortoise.
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