Hows it going everyone? I'm in the process of buying a setup/red ear slider and just have a few questions about the food. I want to make sure I buy the correct food/understand the different types of food available. Right now I'm looking at buying both ReptoMin Floating Sticks and Flukers Buffet Blend just not sure if I need both or if they're basically the same.
1) Are pellets and sticks the same or are the sticks considered snacks?
2) Is one brand better/more nutritional than others or are they basically the same?
3) I see some food is for juvenile turtles. Is that necessary or is that just a "marketing gimmick"
4) I'm planning on having plants in the tank and while I'm not relying on the turtle to eat them I know it's to be expected. When figuring out a feeding schedule should that be taken into consideration or is there basically no nutritional value in whatever plants i end up getting?