{"product_id":"zoo-med-dr-turtle-slow-release-calcium-block-turtle-supplement","title":"Zoo Med Dr. Turtle Slow Release Calcium Block Turtle Supplement","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\/products\/zoo-med-dr-turtle-slow-release-calcium-block-turtle-supplement\" title=\"Zoo med dr. Turtle slow-release calcium block supplement\" aria-label=\"Zoo med dr. Turtle slow-release calcium block supplement\"\u003eZoo Med Dr. Turtle Slow Release Calcium Block Turtle Supplement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVitamin deficiencies are not uncommon in captive bred reptiles, that’s why Zoo Med developed this Dr. Turtle Slow-Release Calcium Block Turtle Supplement. This block is made of 100% calcium sulfate and magnesium chloride to provide your pet with the required calcium he needs to encourage healthy shell growth. Once you place it inside his water, the block will begin to dissolve, slowly releasing calcium while conditioning the water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eZoo Med Dr Turtle Slow Release Calcium Block Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps provide your turtle with the required calcium he needs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages proper shell growth and development when accompanied with UVB lighting and heat.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe block slowly releases calcium as it dissolves.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-use—simply place the turtle-shaped block into your pet’s water.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps condition water to encourage a healthy environment for your BFF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDirections For Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use, simply place the Dr. Turtle Block in your turtles water supply\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDr. Turtle Slow-Release Calcium Block Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCalcium Sulfate, Magnesium Chloride.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eZoo Med Dr.Turtle Slow-Release Calcium Block - FAQs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I use this? After every water change? I have a 75 gallon. Should I put in 5 blocks each time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy turtle is in a 75 gallon but only has 15 gallons of water. So he get one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this to prevent any damage in the future for the turtles or is this for the turtles while they already have some kind of calcium deficiency? My turtles are still babies but I want them to grow healthy. Should I buy this now or wait to they grow older?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Zoo Med Dr. Turtle Slow-Release Calcium Block Turtle Supplement can be used to help prevent issues as well as treat some soft shell issues. It can safely be used with hatchling turtles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this product safe if my turtle were to consume it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis supplement is safe for turtles to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does it last? I'm considering this for my aquatic snails.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe block begins to slowly dissolve once placed inside the water. The duration depends on the water temperature of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIf I use these with yellow bellied sliders, do I still need to use the calcium powder when feeding them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slow-release calcium block can be used with yellow belly sliders, it will help add calcium to the water which they will consume when drinking. However, Zoo Med does not recommend using a calcium powder when feeding them as it can just foul the water. Make sure they are being fed a balanced pelleted diet with added vitamins and minerals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use water conditioner with it for my turtle?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis supplement may be used with a water conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe if your turtle were to eat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slow release calcium block can be eaten by a turtle. Just make sure they are not eating the entire thing in one sitting as that can be a problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this still okay to put in a tank that has fish as well?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis supplement can be used in a tank that also has fish in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I add the calcium block to the aquarium while my turtles are in the tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a slow-release calcium block that conditions water while providing a calcium supplement to promote healthy shell growth for aquatic turtles. To use, simply place the block in your turtles water supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan this be used with my pacman frog?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis supplement is best for aquatic turtles, and tortoise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes this have sulfur in it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis supplement contains sulfur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this blocks safe to use in a leopard frog’s tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis supplement is formulated for turtles and tortoises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more great products and pet care tips, visit our\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ca\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/hordypaw.shop\/\" title=\"Pet store - best pet food, pet supplies \u0026amp; products - hardy paw\" aria-label=\"Pet store - best pet food, pet supplies \u0026amp; products - hardy paw\"\u003ehome page\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section\" id=\"shopify-section-template--15513794904225__apps\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Zoo Med","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44580064592033,"sku":"MD-11","price":4.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/2446\/5313\/files\/zoo-med-dr-turtle-slow-release-calcium-block-supplement-vitamins-471.jpg?v=1779151822","url":"https:\/\/hordypaw.shop\/en-ca\/products\/zoo-med-dr-turtle-slow-release-calcium-block-turtle-supplement","provider":"HardyPaw","version":"1.0","type":"link"}