{"product_id":"zoo-med-axolotl-aquatic-newt-food","title":"Zoo Med Axolotl \u0026 Aquatic Newt Food","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZoo Med Axolotl \u0026amp; Aquatic Newt Food\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMake feeding time simple with Zoo Med Axolotl \u0026amp; Aquatic Newt Food, a high-protein sinking pellet designed for larger juvenile and adult axolotls and aquatic newts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese carnivorous amphibians swallow their food whole, so texture and pellet size matter. Zoo Med’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esoft, moist 4mm pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offer an easy-to-eat option that sinks to where your animals feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with animal protein sources, including fish meal and blood meal, this formula contains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44% minimum crude protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Added vitamins and minerals complement the recipe, making it a convenient prepared food to keep on hand for your amphibian feeding routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade for axolotls and aquatic newts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Designed around the feeding needs of aquatic carnivorous amphibians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-protein formula:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Contains a minimum of 44% crude protein.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft, moist texture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to swallow whole.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinking pellets:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for feeding on a clear tank floor or in a feeding dish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4mm pellet size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suited to larger juveniles and adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimal protein sources:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Formulated without soy protein, although it does contain soy lecithin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Zoo Med\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFood type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Soft, moist sinking pellets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePellet size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Larger juvenile and adult axolotls and appropriately sized aquatic newts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrient\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e44% minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18% minimum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3% maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMoisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17% maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed juveniles once daily and adults every other day, following Zoo Med’s guidance. Offer several pellets in the evening and adjust the amount to suit your animal’s size, appetite and body condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace food on a bare-bottom section of the aquarium or in a suitable sinking feeding dish. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove uneaten pellets after 5–10 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to help maintain water quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStore in a cool, dry place and follow the directions on your pack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimply Fish Recommendation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA handy prepared food for axolotl keepers wanting a convenient sinking pellet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A feeding dish makes it easier to monitor how much your animal eats and remove leftovers. Check that the 4mm pellet is an appropriate size before offering it to smaller juveniles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes this food sink?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. 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