Species-appropriate Food for Fish & Aquatic Turtles – What's Really Important
Fish and aquatic turtles are among the most commonly misfed pets. Colorful flake mixes and cheap pellets may look practical – but species-appropriate nutrition looks different. If you truly want to do something good for your aquatic inhabitants, choose natural, openly declared quality.
⚠️ Important Note: Each fish species and each turtle species has different needs. Please inform yourself precisely about the requirements of your animals or get personal advice from us – we are happy to help you.
What do Fish & Aquatic Turtles eat in nature?
- 🐟 Ornamental Fish & Aquarium Fish – Insects, larvae, algae, small crustaceans, plant material
- 🐠 Koi & Pond Fish – Insects, worms, algae, plant material – Koi particularly enjoy mealworms!
- 🐢 Aquatic Turtles (young) – predominantly animal-based: insects, small fish, worms
- 🐢 Aquatic Turtles (adult) – increasingly plant-based: aquatic plants, vegetables, herbs
🐛 PREMIUM Insect Mix – the universal food for many animals!
Our PREMIUM Dried Insect Mix is one of the most versatile products at Kallisbest – ideal as a natural supplement all year round!
- 🐟 Ornamental Fish & Koi – natural protein source, enthusiastically accepted
- 🐢 Aquatic Turtles & Reptiles – species-appropriate live food substitute, gently dried
- 🕊️ Ornamental Birds & Wild Birds – protein-rich dietary supplement, especially during breeding season
- 🦔 Hedgehogs – ideal for rearing & in autumn for fattening up before winter!
- 🐹 Rodents – for hamsters, rats & mice as an essential protein supplement
- 🐔 Poultry & Farm Animals – natural year-round feed supplement
Composition: 25% mealworms | 25% silkworms | 25% fly larvae | 25% Hermetia larvae – gently dried, without preservatives, without chemical additives. Easily crumbled, also suitable for small animals & for rearing!
Our Fish & Turtle Assortment at Kallisbest
- 🐟 Premium Ornamental Fish Flakes – high-quality flakes for aquarium fish
- 🐟 Premium Adhesive Tablets Colormix – green & red, for bottom fish & suckermouth catfish
- 🐢 Turtle Sticks for Aquatic Turtles & Ornamental Fish – species-appropriate main food for aquatic turtles
- 🐛 PREMIUM Insect Mix – for Koi, ornamental fish, turtles & many other animals – all year round!
Natural Supplements for Aquatic Turtles
- 🌿 Fresh Aquatic Plants – duckweed, hornwort – natural & species-appropriate
- 🥬 Fresh Vegetables – lettuce, cucumber, zucchini in small amounts
- 🐛 Insect Mix – ideal as a natural protein source all year round
- ⚠️ Always adjust dosage & quantity to size and age!
How do you recognize good fish food?
- ✅ Natural ingredients – real proteins, insects, algae
- ✅ No artificial colors – clean water, healthy fish
- ✅ Open declaration – you know what's in it
- ❌ Artificial colors – cloud the water & burden the organism
- ❌ Fillers & low-quality grains – unnecessary for aquatic animals
💬 New at Kallisbest: We are continuously expanding our fish & aquatic turtle assortment – at the Hösbach store & conveniently online. Check back regularly! 🐠🐢✨
