General Care Discussion :: Hatchling advice please

[jmp87124]

So my hatchling arrives Tuesday. I have some Zoo Med hatchling pellets for him but what else should he eat as a hatchling?

I think I am supposed to offer lettuce even though he may not eat it. And does the lettuce float in the water or should I anchor it to the side with a clip or something? What else is a good veggie to offer a hatchling?

I saw Zoo Med Gourmet turtle food that looked like a nice variety of dries shrimp and meal worms but maybe too big for a hatchling? The desciption says 2 inch to 6 inch shell size but sometimes descriptions are not always accurate...

Thank you so very much for any input!!! This forum is priceless!!!

[rsour24]

look on the nutrition part of the main site

[steve]

This is a RES hatchling? Make sure the tank setup is just right and I'd try baby reptomin, anarchis and gammarus. Maybe be prepared to get some feeder guppies too