{"title":"Home page","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIDLAND REEF — Precision Reef Formulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop ORIGIN foundation chemistry and Phyto Five nutrition for clean, stable, thriving reef systems.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"origin-complete-foundation-kit","title":"ORIGIN Complete Foundation Kit™","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe complete foundation chemistry for serious reef keepers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMost reef failures trace back to one thing: unstable water chemistry. ORIGIN™ is built around the three parameters that matter most — alkalinity, calcium, and ion balance — working together as a single precision system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNo mixing-and-matching bottles from different brands. No wondering if your chemistry is compatible. One system, clean ratios, designed to hold a reef stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN Alkalinity™ — 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e — the backbone of coral skeleton growth and pH stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN Calcium™ — 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e — the structural mineral that hard corals build from\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN Ion Balance™ — 1 L\u003c\/strong\u003e — restores the full marine mineral profile depleted by dosing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal: 3 liters of complete foundation chemistry — $26.66 per liter.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Works Together\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlkalinity and calcium are consumed together as corals grow. But dosing them without restoring the broader ion profile gradually skews your water chemistry — magnesium drifts, trace ratios shift, and corals stall even when your alk and cal look fine on paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eORIGIN Ion Balance™ corrects that drift. The three parts are formulated to work as a system, not three separate products that happen to sit on the same shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSPS and LPS-dominant tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed reef systems with high coral biomass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReef keepers who test consistently and want chemistry that keeps up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone building a long-term maintenance routine — especially with Subscribe \u0026amp; Save\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTest your alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium baseline before starting. Dose each part according to your tank's actual consumption — not a preset schedule. Use ORIGIN Magnesium™ Correction if magnesium testing shows a deficit. Add ORIGIN PLUS™ Trace Upgrade for expanded trace element support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDose to demand. Test. Adjust. That's it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSubscribe \u0026amp; Save 10%\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your reef on a consistent schedule — automatic refills, 10% off every order, adjust or cancel anytime. Choose a 30, 45, or 60-day interval to match your tank's actual consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eComplete Your Reef\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFoundation chemistry keeps your water stable — but a thriving reef needs more than chemistry alone. \u003cstrong\u003ePhyto Five™\u003c\/strong\u003e adds a live, five-species marine phytoplankton layer that feeds copepods, soft corals, filter feeders, and clams. It's the biological complement to ORIGIN's chemical foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/phytofive-live-marine-phytoplankton\"\u003eShop Phyto Five™ Live Marine Phytoplankton →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor saltwater reef aquariums only. Not for human or animal consumption. Does not replace regular testing, water changes, or good reef husbandry practice.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIDLAND REEF","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49193732997272,"sku":"MR-ORIGIN-FOUNDATION-KIT","price":79.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/1286\/0056\/files\/orgin_foundation_no_copy_rbg_2.png?v=1781147211"},{"product_id":"phytofive-live-marine-phytoplankton","title":"Phyto Five™ Live Marine Phytoplankton","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFive species. One bottle. A reef food web that actually functions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-species phytoplankton feeds part of your reef. Phyto Five™ feeds the whole system — from the corals that respond to planktonic food, to the copepods and microfauna that form the base of your food chain, to the filter feeders and clams that need a diverse particle spectrum to thrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e16 oz \/ 473 mL. Refrigerated. Shipped cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFive-Species Blend\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach species brings something different in size, lipid profile, and nutritional content. 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Dose directly into high-flow areas or near target organisms. Start with a conservative dose and scale to your tank's response and nutrient load. Monitor nitrate and phosphate — phytoplankton is food, and overfeeding adds nutrients. Most mixed reefs do well with small, frequent doses rather than one large weekly addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRefrigerated \u0026amp; Shipped Cold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhyto Five™ is live phytoplankton. It ships cold, Monday through Wednesday, to ensure it arrives with maximum cell viability. Refrigerate immediately upon arrival. Do not freeze. Use within the date on the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you won't be home for delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e, plan your order window accordingly — or leave a cooler at your door. Cold-chain integrity from batch to bottle is part of what you're paying for here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the Midland Reef System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChemistry keeps your parameters stable. Nutrition keeps the biology active. Phyto Five™ is the nutrition half of that equation — designed to complement the ORIGIN™ foundation system, not replace the fundamentals of good reef husbandry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation. Nutrition. Biology.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSubscribe \u0026amp; Save 10%\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your reef fed on a consistent schedule — automatic refills, 10% off every order, adjust or cancel anytime. Choose a 30, 45, or 60-day interval to match your reef's feeding routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuild the Chemical Foundation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhyto Five™ adds biological nutrition — but a thriving reef needs stable water chemistry underneath it. The \u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN Complete Foundation Kit™\u003c\/strong\u003e handles alkalinity, calcium, and ion balance so your corals have the chemical stability to actually use the nutrition you're providing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/origin-complete-foundation-kit\"\u003eShop the ORIGIN Complete Foundation Kit™ →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor saltwater reef aquariums only. Not for human or animal consumption. Keep refrigerated. 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It is not a daily foundation product — it's a correction tool you use when the numbers call for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMagnesium depletion is common in active reef systems. It gets consumed by corals, precipitates with alkalinity compounds over time, and drifts downward without supplementation. Low magnesium causes alkalinity instability, reduced calcium uptake, and slowed coral growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your magnesium test reads below 1250 ppm: dose ORIGIN Magnesium™ Correction until you're back in range. Then switch to a maintenance dose to hold it there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCalculate your target dose based on tank volume and the delta between your current reading and your target (1280–1320 ppm is a common target for mixed reefs). Dose slowly — do not raise magnesium more than 50–100 ppm per day. Retest before each dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not add this product without testing first. Overdosing magnesium is possible and will affect other parameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSubscribe \u0026amp; Save 10%\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your magnesium stable on autopilot — automatic refills, 10% off every order, adjust or cancel anytime. Choose a 30, 45, or 60-day interval to match your tank's consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the ORIGIN System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eORIGIN Magnesium™ Correction works alongside the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/origin-complete-foundation-kit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORIGIN Complete Foundation Kit™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The Foundation Kit handles daily alkalinity, calcium, and ion balance. 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Trace support on an unstable foundation won't produce the results you're looking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdd ORIGIN PLUS™ to your existing ORIGIN dosing routine. Dose per the included guidelines, scaled to tank volume. This is not a foundation product — do not substitute it for alkalinity, calcium, or ion balance supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSubscribe \u0026amp; Save 10%\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeep your trace levels consistent without reordering manually — automatic refills, 10% off every order, adjust or cancel anytime. Choose a 30, 45, or 60-day interval to match your dosing schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePart of the ORIGIN System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/origin-complete-foundation-kit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e → Magnesium Correction → ORIGIN PLUS™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuild your chemistry in layers. Get your foundation solid first. Add trace support when you're ready to refine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/origin-complete-foundation-kit\"\u003eStart with the ORIGIN Complete Foundation Kit™ →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor saltwater reef aquariums only. Not for human or animal consumption. 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