--- product_id: 12485488 title: "Nutritionally Complete Aquatic Turtle Food | Freshwater Formula - 12 Ounce (12 oz) Bag" brand: "mazuri" price: "R785" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Mazuri" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/12485488-nutritionally-complete-aquatic-turtle-food-freshwater-formula-12-ounce-12 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Floating pellet mimics natural feeding Complete life cycle diet High fish & animal protein Nutritionally Complete Aquatic Turtle Food | Freshwater Formula - 12 Ounce (12 oz) Bag **Brand:** mazuri **Price:** R785 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐢 Feed their wild side with every bite! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Nutritionally Complete Aquatic Turtle Food | Freshwater Formula - 12 Ounce (12 oz) Bag by mazuri - **How much does it cost?** R785 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/12485488-nutritionally-complete-aquatic-turtle-food-freshwater-formula-12-ounce-12) ## Best For - mazuri enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mazuri brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **All-Stage Nutrition:** Perfectly balanced for baby to adult turtles—no supplements needed - • **Protein-Powered Formula:** Rich in fish and animal protein to fuel carnivorous turtles’ vitality - • **Natural Feeding Experience:** Floating pellets encourage instinctive hunting and eating behaviors - • **Immune Boost with Vitamin E:** Supports robust health and longevity with natural antioxidants - • **Trusted by Turtle Enthusiasts:** Top-rated with 4.8 stars from over 2,200 reptile lovers ## Overview Mazuri Freshwater Formula Turtle Food is a nutritionally complete, floating pellet diet designed for all life stages of freshwater turtles. Packed with high-quality fish and animal protein and enriched with natural vitamin E, it supports natural feeding behaviors and overall health without the need for additional supplements. ## Description desertcart.com : Mazuri | Nutritionally Complete Aquatic Turtle Food | Freshwater Formula - 12 Ounce (12 oz) Bag : Pet Supplies Review: Great Quality Aquatic Turtle Food – Highly Recommended! - I’ve been feeding my aquatic turtles the Mazuri Freshwater Formula Aquatic Turtle Food for a few weeks now, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Here’s my detailed 5-star review: 1. Nutritionally Complete: Mazuri’s freshwater formula is packed with the nutrients my turtles need to thrive. It contains a perfect blend of protein, vitamins, and minerals, ensuring my turtles are getting all the essential nutrients for healthy growth and strong shells. I love knowing that this food is formulated by experts to provide my pets with a balanced diet. 2. Turtles Love It: Both of my turtles seem to love the taste of this food! They eagerly swim to the surface every time I drop some pellets into the water. The pellets are the perfect size for them, and I’ve noticed they eat it all up quickly. It’s nice to see them so excited about mealtime! 3. High-Quality Ingredients: I trust Mazuri for their commitment to using high-quality ingredients in their products. This formula is free from artificial colors, and it uses whole ingredients like fish meal and shrimp meal, which are great for my turtles’ health. It’s good to know I’m feeding them something that’s not only tasty but also healthy. 4. Great Value for the Price: The 12 oz bag offers great value for the amount of food you get. The pellets last a long time, and the bag is resealable, which helps keep the food fresh. I’ve found that it doesn’t create a lot of waste in the tank, so I don’t have to clean up as often. 5. Promotes Healthy Shells and Growth: Since switching to Mazuri, I’ve noticed a difference in my turtles’ shells—they seem to be stronger and healthier. I’m also seeing steady growth, which is great! This food has definitely helped improve their overall well-being. Final Thoughts: If you’re looking for a high-quality, nutritious, and easy-to-feed aquatic turtle food, I highly recommend Mazuri Freshwater Formula. It provides a balanced diet that my turtles love, and I can see the benefits in their health and growth. 🐢 Five stars for excellent nutrition, great value, and happy turtles! Review: Well-rounded nutrition - Full turtle needs covered!! Perfect for owners because you can feed it as a diet staple and rest easy that your buddy is getting everything they need for optimal health and you can supplement your veggies/greens/bugs/treats without worrying about any nutrient deficiencies. My boy loves the taste and smell and goes crazy when he sees the pellets. The size is perfect for his mouth, and can even fit 2-3 in his mouth when he gets greedy (he has 6" shell length). Bag lasts about 5-6 months for me, great price. ## Features - Nutritionally complete - No vitamin or mineral supplements required - Complete life cycle diet – Can be fed to baby turtles through adult turtles - Floating round pellet - Creates a natural feeding environment - High level of fish and animal protein - Meets the needs of carnivorous species - Supports overall health - Contains natural vitamin E ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00OV0WIPA | | Additional Features | Floating round pellet creates a natural feeding environment | | Age Range (Description) | All Life Stages | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet | | Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | Low Sodium | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,310 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #13 in Reptile & Amphibian Food | | Brand | Mazuri | | Brand Name | Mazuri | | Breed Recommendation | This turtle food is ideal for freshwater turtles, like map turtles, mata mata turtles, painted turtles, pond turtles, red-eared sliders turtles, and snapping turtles. This can also be fed to young box turtles and wood turtles. | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 2,226 Reviews | | Dog Breed Size | Small | | Flavor | Fish | | Item Form | Extruded | | Item Shape | Rectangular | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Manufacturer | Land O' Lakes Inc. | | Manufacturer Part Number | 0052506 | | Model Number | 0052506 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Pet Type | Reptile | | Product Benefits | Complete and balanced nutrition for carnivorous turtles, promoting natural feeding behaviors | | Recommended Uses For Product | Feeding freshwater turtles throughout their life cycle, Creating a natural feeding environment | | Special Ingredients | Fish Meal, Oil | | Specific Uses For Product | Immune Support | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 727613010300 | | Unit Count | 12 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages - **Brand:** Mazuri - **Flavor:** Fish - **Item Form:** Extruded - **Specific Uses For Product:** Immune Support ## Images ![Nutritionally Complete Aquatic Turtle Food | Freshwater Formula - 12 Ounce (12 oz) Bag - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/710bIrB7+-L.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: What is the ingredient list?** A: Men Hayden fish meal, ground corn, Dehullef soybean meal, poultry byproduct meal, corn gluten meal, men Hayden fish oil, Porcine meat meal, salt Brewers dried yeast, and it continues on from there. **Q: Does this turtle food contain copper sulfate?** A: Yes, it is listed in the ingredients, although there is no indication of concentration. **Q: Ok for soft shell turtles?** A: Mazuri® Aquatic Turtle Diet is a complete turtle food for freshwater turtles, such as painted and red-eared turtles, at all stages of life. This floating pellet turtle food is designed to be tossed into the water to encourage animals to come to the surface for feeding. With high levels of fish and animal protein, this turtle diet meets the needs of carnivorous species. Best Fed To: Mazuri® Aquatic Turtle food is best for fresh water turtles such as Map Turtles, Mata Mata Turtles, Painted Turtles, Pond Turtles, Red-Eared Sliders Turtles, Snapping Turtles, juvenile Box Turtles and Wood Turtles. **Q: Will this product meet a aquatic Sliders Vegetation dietary needs?** A: It will supply a slider with all it's dietary needs ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Quality Aquatic Turtle Food – Highly Recommended! *by T***O on February 17, 2025* I’ve been feeding my aquatic turtles the Mazuri Freshwater Formula Aquatic Turtle Food for a few weeks now, and I couldn’t be more impressed. Here’s my detailed 5-star review: 1. Nutritionally Complete: Mazuri’s freshwater formula is packed with the nutrients my turtles need to thrive. It contains a perfect blend of protein, vitamins, and minerals, ensuring my turtles are getting all the essential nutrients for healthy growth and strong shells. I love knowing that this food is formulated by experts to provide my pets with a balanced diet. 2. Turtles Love It: Both of my turtles seem to love the taste of this food! They eagerly swim to the surface every time I drop some pellets into the water. The pellets are the perfect size for them, and I’ve noticed they eat it all up quickly. It’s nice to see them so excited about mealtime! 3. High-Quality Ingredients: I trust Mazuri for their commitment to using high-quality ingredients in their products. This formula is free from artificial colors, and it uses whole ingredients like fish meal and shrimp meal, which are great for my turtles’ health. It’s good to know I’m feeding them something that’s not only tasty but also healthy. 4. Great Value for the Price: The 12 oz bag offers great value for the amount of food you get. The pellets last a long time, and the bag is resealable, which helps keep the food fresh. I’ve found that it doesn’t create a lot of waste in the tank, so I don’t have to clean up as often. 5. Promotes Healthy Shells and Growth: Since switching to Mazuri, I’ve noticed a difference in my turtles’ shells—they seem to be stronger and healthier. I’m also seeing steady growth, which is great! This food has definitely helped improve their overall well-being. Final Thoughts: If you’re looking for a high-quality, nutritious, and easy-to-feed aquatic turtle food, I highly recommend Mazuri Freshwater Formula. It provides a balanced diet that my turtles love, and I can see the benefits in their health and growth. 🐢 Five stars for excellent nutrition, great value, and happy turtles! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well-rounded nutrition *by A***A on June 2, 2026* Full turtle needs covered!! Perfect for owners because you can feed it as a diet staple and rest easy that your buddy is getting everything they need for optimal health and you can supplement your veggies/greens/bugs/treats without worrying about any nutrient deficiencies. My boy loves the taste and smell and goes crazy when he sees the pellets. The size is perfect for his mouth, and can even fit 2-3 in his mouth when he gets greedy (he has 6" shell length). Bag lasts about 5-6 months for me, great price. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My turtles love it! *by T***A on June 4, 2026* My turtles love them! Great quality and price. The ingredients seem good and my turtles must love the taste because they eat as much as I give them. There's a slight odor but it's not very noticeable. They float very well too, so I don't have to worry about them sinking and being wasted ## Frequently Bought Together - Mazuri | Nutritionally Complete Aquatic Turtle Food | Freshwater Formula - 12 Ounce (12 oz) Bag - Fluker's Buffet Blend Aquatic Formula, Turtle Food with Freeze, Dried Shrimp, Mealworms, and Vitamin Enriched Pellets, 7.5 oz - API TURTLE SLUDGE DESTROYER Aquarium Cleaner and Sludge Remover Treatment 8-Ounce Bottle --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/12485488-nutritionally-complete-aquatic-turtle-food-freshwater-formula-12-ounce-12](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/12485488-nutritionally-complete-aquatic-turtle-food-freshwater-formula-12-ounce-12) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-10-05*