Arcadia EarthPro Optimised52 250g – Freshly Pressed Tortoise Food

Arcadia EarthPro Optimised52 is a wild-like, natural tortoise diet made from over 52 species of EU-grown grasses and herbs, along with additional leaves and flowers found in Mediterranean habitats. It contains no nut shells, seed hulls, maize, soya, flours or artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

This freshly pressed tile-based food is designed to mirror the high-fibre, low-protein, low-sodium diet of Testudo tortoises. Each tile contains finely milled grasses, botanicals, flower petals and Arcadia’s full-spectrum mineral and carotenoid complexes, plus bee pollen for added vitamins, minerals and amino acids. When hydrated, the mix re-greens and forms a fresh, palatable mulch that encourages natural grazing behaviour.

Optimised52 is suitable for Mediterranean tortoises such as Hermann’s, Spur-Thighed, Egyptian, Marginated and Horsefield tortoises, and can also be used for Sulcata, Leopard and other herbivorous chelonians. It supports healthy growth, digestion, hydration and long-term wellbeing when used as part of a varied feeding routine alongside fresh weeds, flowers and leafy greens.

Key Benefits:

• Made from at least 52 grasses and herbs, with up to 60 seasonal species
• Includes plantain, nettle, dandelion, marigold, rose, strawberry, blackberry and raspberry leaves
• Contains bee pollen, natural carotenoids and full-spectrum minerals (low A, D3 and E)
• Pressed tile format — rehydrates easily into a soft, fresh plant mulch
• High in calcium, low in phosphorus, with added magnesium for optimal mineral balance
• No seed hulls, nut shells, maize, soya, flours or artificial additives

How To Use:

Place one tile into a cup or feeding bowl and add approximately 12 teaspoons of fresh cold water. Allow 5–10 minutes for the tile to soften, expand and re-green. Stir before feeding. Adjust hydration levels based on your tortoise’s preference.

Feeding Guide:

Feed around 1–2 tiles per day per 400g of body weight (based on 1–3% of total bodyweight as dry food). Partial tiles can be fed to smaller tortoises; simply cut into quarters and hydrate with 3 teaspoons of water per quarter.

Fresh weeds, flowers and leafy greens should continue to form a significant part of the weekly diet. Transition gradually if switching from artificially scented pellets.

Suitable Species:

• Hermann’s Tortoise
• Spur-Thighed Tortoise
• Horsefield Tortoise
• Marginated Tortoise
• Egyptian Tortoise
• Sulcata & Leopard Tortoises
• Red-foot & Yellow-foot tortoises (as part of a mixed omnivorous diet)

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is Optimised52 a complete tortoise food?
It provides balanced botanical nutrition but should be fed alongside fresh weeds, flowers and leafy greens for full dietary variety.

How do I prepare the tiles?
Add 12 teaspoons of cold water per tile and allow 5–10 minutes for the food to soften and expand. Quarter tiles can be hydrated with 3 teaspoons of water.

How often can I feed this diet?
Most tortoises do well with Optimised52 offered 3–5 times per week depending on appetite, age and species.

What makes this food different?
It contains only natural plant ingredients, no fillers, and a true whole-plant botanical mix that closely reflects a wild Testudo diet.