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Can aquatic turtles/aquatic omnivores eat anacharis/Elodea?

Egeria densa

RatingStaple

Fine as an everyday base food

Staple candidate: can be used as a daily base

By species

Aquatic turtles/aquatic omnivoresStapleNo rating for tortoises, bearded dragons or iguanas in our data

Nutrients at a glance

Ca moderate
Ca:P trend unconfirmed
Fiber moderate

How to feed

Part fed: whole plant
Prep: pesticide-free, trusted source, wash

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Ratings come from REPLA's food plant database (200 plants) and are a general guide. Where nutrient values are not confirmed, we show whether they tend to be high or low. If your animal seems unwell, see a reptile vet.

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