Built by breeders,
for serious keepers.
Premium aquatic turtle nutrition, developed with people who have raised turtles for decades.
Turtle keepers who demand more.
The aquatic turtle category has been underserved for years. Archelon gives serious keepers a premium option built specifically around turtle feeding behavior, shell support, and clean aquatic performance.
Aquatic Turtle Owners
For owners seeking a cleaner, more premium staple diet.
Breeders
For keepers focused on growth, shell quality, feeding response, and consistency.
Rescues & Rehabilitators
For organizations feeding turtles that need dependable, high-quality nutrition.
Specialty Retailers
For stores looking for a premium aquatic turtle food with a clear shelf story.
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
Formulated with turtle breeder input.
Archelon was developed with input from turtle keepers and breeders who understand feeding behavior, shell development, water quality concerns, and the need for consistency. It draws on more than 30 years of experience raising some of the rarest turtle species in the United States.
Real Keeper Insight
Built around what experienced aquatic turtle keepers actually look for in a staple diet.
Feeding Behavior First
A floating pellet designed for surface feeding, visibility, and consistent intake.
Transparency Over Hype
A clear formula story with named ingredients and straightforward nutrition facts.
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