How many turtle pellets should I feed my two baby red eared sliders?

Answer 1

I just fed mine until it was full ( didn't want anymore.) You also need to add some greens,water plants like anacharis,elodea and hornwort are good,and finely chopped, mixed baby lettuces ( NO spinach,though).Also,earthworms,guppies,tiny water snails,dried shrimp.Try different brands of turtle food,too.And don't forget the all - important UV light!

Answer 2

It can depend on what food you are feeding them. There should be guidelines on the container however these can often be too generous.

However www.redearslider.com reccomend the following guidelines.

There are many opinions and suggestions regarding the amount of proper feeding we should offer our turtles. The information presented represents a guideline suitable for RES. Hatchlings or turtles under a year old should be given pellets daily. It is appropriate to offer vegetables daily - even if they initially refuse. You may have to try different varieties to see which kind your RES would take. RES over a year old should be given pellets every other day or every two days.

There are various ideas on the quantity of pellets you should feed your turtle. Hatchlings should receive more protein in their diet - approximately 50% of their entire diet. Since turtle pellets can contain more than 40% protein (Reptomin for instance), adding the occasional cricket, guppy or earthworm can round out their diet. For older turtles, pellets should compromise between 10-25% of the diet.

Turtle pellet colors, shapes and sizes vary between brands and product instructions are often too generous. A general guideline used by most keepers calls for the amount of pellets to be in proportion to the size of their heads (excluding their necks). Remember, pellets should only be offered every other day for yearlings and adults.

Turtles are very opportunistic and will eat despite not being hungry. If there is constant begging, then this is a good opportunity to offer vegetables such as red leaf lettuce, which is also calcium rich. Avoid overestimating your turtle’s need to eat and avoid offering too much food. Some RES will eat more than is healthy while for others, it will only produce more waste in the water.

Red ear sliders can be very aggressive beggars and many inexperienced keepers, supplied only with pellets, often give in to this begging. Overfeeding is also a result of other people besides the owner offering additional pellets to turtles without consideration to the overall quantity a RES should receive. This excessive amount of protein causes accelerated growth, premature sexuality, shell disfigurements (pyramiding), and even organ failure.

Feeding directions on these products are often too generous and vague. An example would be (from Ecotherm Aquatic Turtle Medley): “Feed daily, do not feed more than turtle will consume at each feeding. The amount per feeding will depend on size and preference of your pet.” The overfeeding of pellets is a serious problem and a general guideline used by most experienced keepers calls for the amount of pellets to be in proportion to the size of their heads (excluding their necks).

i hope this helps? :)

Answer 3

pass to a close-by puppy keep and ask which foodstuff could artwork superb. they're going to feed off of frequently happening turtle pellets in the event that they're hungry. they could look extra satisfied correct to the shrimp with the aid of fact its extra of a manage to them than something.