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How often should I feed my aquatic turtle and how much food?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Reptile | Aquatic Turtle | 2 years old

How often should i feed my turtle?

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Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

Licensed Veterinary Technician

Published on April 4th, 2019

A juvenile should be fed daily. An adult (1 yrs old and up) can be fed every other day. Feed an amount of food that would fit inside the head if it were empty. Remove any uneaten food promptly to prevent fouling the water.

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