Good or bad? I have given Skimmer 2 of these and he LOVES it and is still alive and well.
My vet recommended this for my turtle, but the turtle FB page admins said it could poison him
Anyone here have any knowledge of using this?
Zoomed statement:
"Keep aquatic turtles fed and entertained while you're away. Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Banquet Blocks offer a fun and convenient way to supplement turtle diet. Zoo Med Turtle Food Pellets are encased in a calcium base for a food and calcium supplement turtles can't resist. Banquet Blocks also help maintain your turtle's beak and neutralize acidic water. Offer as a once-a-week treat or as an additional food source for your aquatic turtles while you're away on vacation."
Turtle Facebook Admin's statement:
"This product contains copper sulfate, so I would say no"
"Copper Sulfate remains in the pond and does not bio-degrade. Copper sulfate can be toxic to fish and other organisms.
Copper sulfate results in copper build up in pond sediments and creates a sterile bottom in the pond. Besides many important organisms, it kills beneficial bacteria."
"as well as the rest of the admin team voice a resounding NO on using this product. Commercial Calcium based products are bound with toxic chemicals that over time can poison our tankbound critters. Please don't use this product. Any amount of poison is too much."