Animal-Based Feed: Golden coin turtles are omnivorous animals, and their favorite food is animal-based feed. Common options include small fish, shrimp, tadpoles, shellfish, earthworms, etc.
Plant-Based Feed: Although they are not particularly fond of plant-based feed, owners should still provide some regularly to ensure a balanced diet. Common plant-based feeds include aquatic plants, algae, vegetables, and fruits.
Synthetic Feed: Owners can also choose to feed them high-quality synthetic feed.
I. What Do Golden Coin Turtles Eat?
Golden coin turtles are omnivorous and not picky about food. To help them grow better and larger, it is best to feed them a combination of animal-based and plant-based feed to ensure a balanced diet.
- Animal-Based Feed: This type of feed is rich in nutrients and can be used as their main food. Suitable animal-based feeds for golden coin turtles include small fish, shrimp, shellfish, snails, tadpoles, lean meat, and animal organs.
- Plant-Based Feed: This feed is rich in vitamins and trace elements, which can enhance their resistance and immunity. Suitable plant-based feeds for golden coin turtles include aquatic plants, algae, pumpkin, banana, and apple.
- Synthetic Feed: This feed is rich in nutrients but is not easily digestible. Owners need to feed it in a controlled amount to avoid digestive issues.
II. How to Feed Golden Coin Turtles
When keeping golden coin turtles, if possible, they should be fed once a day to ensure adequate nutrition. If you are short on time, you can feed them every 1-3 days. This feeding frequency will not affect their growth and development, but you will need to increase the amount fed each time. Golden coin turtles have a hibernation habit, and once they enter hibernation, they do not need to be fed. Additionally, when they first wake up from hibernation, they do not need to be fed immediately. Wait until they have adjusted for a period of time before trying to feed them again.
