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Salmon??

Posted:
Fri Aug 12, 2016 10:40 am
by astera12345
Is it true that salmon is a natural color enhancer??It says so on omega one turtle pellet.
Re: Salmon??

Posted:
Fri Aug 12, 2016 11:50 am
by steve
I've not heard about it... though if it's used in small quantities, I'm not sure what effect it will really have.
Re: Salmon??

Posted:
Sat Aug 13, 2016 11:31 pm
by Jeremiah
Wild salmon contains astaxanthin, which is chemically related to beta-carotene, which does enhance red/orange/yellow coloration. To be honest, color isn't exactly something that most turtles are "famous" for--so I wouldn't make any food purchases based on color enhancement claims. That being said, Omega One makes a very healthy diet regardless of the carotenoid issue.
Re: Salmon??

Posted:
Sun Aug 14, 2016 7:24 am
by astera12345
But does it do any effect on my turtle?
Re: Salmon??

Posted:
Sun Aug 14, 2016 4:19 pm
by Kansasslider
Yes it is but will have little to no effect on your turtles color. It's fine to feed some to your turtle. No worries....