Lead Protein
Pacific Whiting
Named North Pacific whitefish selected to support lean growth, feeding response, and a cleaner protein story.
Launching soon. Early access for turtle owners, breeders, rescues, and specialty retailers.
Formulated with Turtle Breeder Input
Premium Aquatic Turtle NutritionInstinctive Diets.
A 3.0 mm floating pellet made with Pacific Whiting, krill, shrimp, fish oil, kelp, and spirulina, and a 3:1 calcium-to-phosphorus ratio to support daily feeding, shell structure, and long-term vitality.
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45% Crude Protein
3:1 Calcium-to-Phosphorus Ratio
3.0 mm Floating Pellet
Pacific Whiting Lead Protein
No Corn or Soy
No Artificial Colors
Named Marine ProteinShell-Supportive Mineral BalanceClean Floating Pellet Performance
The Category
The turtle food category has been underserved for too long.
Many aquatic turtle foods rely on vague protein stories, artificial colors, generic formulas, and outdated shelf appeal. Archelon was created for keepers who read the label, care about feeding response, and want a premium staple diet built around real aquatic nutrition.
Vague Protein Stories
Too many formulas hide behind generic fish meals or unclear protein sourcing.
Commodity Shelf Appeal
Bright colors and old-school packaging often matter more than ingredient transparency.
Not Built for Serious Keepers
Breeders, rescues, and experienced turtle owners need more than a basic pellet.
Why Archelon
Five reasons the category needed Archelon.
01
Named Marine Protein
Pacific Whiting leads the formula, giving keepers a clear protein story instead of a vague “fish meal” claim.
02
Shell-Supportive Mineral Balance
Built around a 3:1 calcium-to-phosphorus ratio to support normal shell structure and mineral balance.
03
Floating Pellet Performance
A 3.0 mm floating pellet designed for clean surface feeding, consistent intake, and less waste.
04
Functional Aquatic Ingredients
Krill, shrimp, fish oil, kelp, spirulina, and insect larvae build a formula closer to natural aquatic feeding patterns.
05
Cleaner Label Philosophy
No corn, no soy, no artificial colors, no synthetic vitamin K, no BHA/BHT, no ethoxyquin, and no vague protein story.
The Nutrition Story
Every ingredient has a job.
Archelon is built around a clear ingredient strategy: marine protein, aquatic greens, omega support, insect protein, and mineral balance.
Marine Support
Krill + Shrimp
Marine-sourced ingredients that add natural feeding appeal and color-supporting nutrients.
Functional Greens
Kelp + Spirulina
Aquatic greens included for daily wellness, color support, and digestive support.
Omega-3 Support
Fish Oil
Added omega-3 support for skin, shell, and overall vitality.
Novel Insect Protein
Black Soldier Fly Larvae
An insect-based protein source that supports natural feeding instincts and formula diversity.
Mineral Balance
Calcium + Phosphorus
A 3:1 calcium-to-phosphorus ratio designed to support normal shell development and long-term structure.
Meet the Founder
The Breeder Behind Archelon
For over 30 years, Eric Akaba has bred and raised some of the rarest turtles in the United States. Archelon is the food he built for them — see and hear it in his own words.
Eric Akaba, Founder
30+ years breeding rare aquatic turtles
Eric shows the golden coin turtle and vampire musk turtle he breeds — species with fewer than ten serious breeders in the country, raised across three generations.
Eric on the goal behind Archelon: a truly, naturally preserved super-premium turtle food — made without ethoxyquin, BHA, or BHT.
Filmed with founder Eric Akaba · Formulated with turtle breeder input
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