Ancient animals. Modern nutrition.
Pacific Whiting
White fish protein source.
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Formulated with turtle breeder input
Aquatic Turtle Nutrition, Reimagined.
A complete floating diet featuring Pacific Whiting, krill, shrimp, kelp and spirulina.
45%Crude protein, minimum
3:1Calcium : phosphorus ratio
3.0 mmFloating pellet
Purpose in every pellet
A Clearer Look At The Formula.
Six ingredients and nutrients highlighted on the Archelon package, shown together at a glance.
Krill + Shrimp
Marine-sourced ingredients.
Kelp + Spirulina
Aquatic greens in the formula.
Fish Oil
Included in the ingredient list.
Insect Protein
Black soldier fly larvae.
Calcium + Phosphorus
3:1 ratio stated on the package.
Designed for surface feeding
Made To Float.
3.0 mm floating pellets, made for aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles.
Every ingredient has a role
Every Ingredient Has A Job.
Know what you're feeding
Read The Label.
Made with named marine ingredients and a deliberately simple set of clean-label commitments.
View the full package label- No corn
- No soy
- No artificial colors
- No ethoxyquin
Read guaranteed analysis and ingredients
| Crude Protein (min) | 45.0% |
| Crude Fat (min) | 7.0% |
| Crude Fiber (max) | 3.0% |
| Moisture (max) | 12.0% |
| Ash (max) | 13.0% |
| Calcium (min) | 3.0% |
| Phosphorus (min) | 1.0% |
For the complete ingredient statement and feeding guide, view the package label above.
Compare what is on the label
Look closer at the formula.
Here is how Archelon and three other aquatic turtle foods compare on protein, fat, calcium, and the first listed ingredient.
Archelon
- Protein min
- 45%
- Fat min
- 7%
- Calcium min
- 3.0%
First listed ingredientWhite Fish Meal
Brand 1
- Protein min
- 41%
- Fat min
- 12%
- Calcium min
- 2.0%
First listed ingredient“Fish” Meal
Brand 4
- Protein min
- 37%
- Fat min
- 9%
- Calcium min
- 1.18%
First listed ingredientSalmon
Brand 6
- Protein min
- 45%
- Fat min
- 6.0%
- Calcium min
- 3.0%
First listed ingredientWheat Gluten
Archelon lists White Fish Meal first and a 45% protein minimum; Brand 1 lists “Fish” Meal first and 41% protein minimum.
Archelon lists 45% protein and 3.0% calcium minimums, compared with Brand 4’s 37% and 1.18%.
Both list 45% protein minimum. Archelon starts with White Fish Meal; Brand 6 starts with Wheat Gluten.
For specialty retailers
A New Look For The Turtle Aisle.
Named marine ingredients, a clear nutrition story, and a shelf presence built for the specialty pet store.
Questions, answered
Good Questions. Clear Answers.
Fast answers for keepers. The full FAQ covers feeding, ingredients, and availability in more detail.
Explore all questionsWhich turtles is Archelon for?
Aquatic and semi-aquatic turtles that eat floating pellets. Archelon is a complete floating diet; it is not formulated as a tortoise food.
How much should I feed?
The package guide says to feed 1–2 times daily, offering only what your turtle can eat in 5–10 minutes. Adjust for size and remove uneaten food.
What are the pellets like?
They are 3.0 mm floating pellets, so you can see the food at the surface while your turtle feeds.
What is in the formula?
Pacific Whiting leads the protein story, with krill, shrimp, fish oil, kelp, and spirulina among the listed ingredients. Read the complete package label.
What does Archelon leave out?
The package states no corn, no soy, no artificial colors, and no ethoxyquin. The formula does contain wheat; the full ingredient list is available to review.
When can I buy it?
Archelon is not on sale yet. Join the launch list for availability updates.
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