Origin Aquatic Nutrition

01/10/2026

We've started writing feeding guides. Straight answers, real numbers, no fluff.

The first two are live.

What to feed discus. Beefheart or soft pellet, how often, and how to switch foods without a hunger strike.
https://originaquatic.com/blogs/news/what-to-feed-discus

Feeding Malawi cichlids. Mbuna graze. Peacocks and haps hunt. Feed them the same and one group always loses out. We cover which fish sits where, what the protein figures actually mean, and what to do with a mixed tank.
https://originaquatic.com/blogs/news/feeding-malawi-cichlids

Written by the people who make the food, and free to read.

Tanganyikans and feeding fry are next. What do you want us to cover after that? Tell us below.

30/09/2026

Discus Soft Pellet is here.

Soft, fast sinking, 57.4% protein on a dry matter basis. California blackworm, Antarctic krill and Arctic Calanus, processed at low temperature so the pigments actually survive into the tank instead of being cooked out.

Feed it as it comes, roll it into a ball, or press it onto the glass for a feeding spot your fish will learn to visit.

1mm for juveniles and smaller fish. 2.5mm for growing fish and adults.

There is a 40g sample for £4 if you would rather find out whether your fish take it before committing to a pouch.

31/05/2026

The original. Still one of the strongest foods in the Origin range.

Origin Premium Malawi Formula was the very first food we released and even now it remains one of our best sellers across all types of fish rooms.

Built around a spirulina-rich formulation with high quality insect meal and a carefully selected blend of ingredients, it was designed primarily for herbivorous cichlids but has proven itself as an outstanding addition to almost any omnivore feeding programme.

The 1.2–1.5mm semi-floating pellet gives fish the opportunity to feed naturally throughout the water column, reducing aggression and encouraging confident feeding behaviour. Whether you’re keeping Malawi cichlids, Central Americans, rainbows, barbs, livebearers or mixed community setups, Premium Malawi Formula is one of those foods that earns its place on the shelf through pure versatility.

It’s a food that gets used regularly throughout the Origin fish room. Excellent digestibility, strong acceptance rates, quality ingredients and consistent results. Sometimes the first product is still one of the best.

🌿 Spirulina based
🦗 Contains quality insect meal
🐟 Ideal for herbivores and a fantastic addition to omnivore diets
⬆️ Semi-floating 1.2–1.5mm pellet
🔥 Origin’s original food release and still a best seller today
Available now at - https://originaquatic.com

19/03/2026

Look what just arrived with our French Distributor Aquarift.fr 👀🤘🏼

UK is coming very soon!

19/01/2026

New Premium Malawi Flake tubs are packed, live on the website, and ready to go.
Freshly filled, full-size sheets, premium texture, and that quality you can see and feel when you feed. Incredible value across every size, and we’re still pushing the bar higher every batch.

Tap the link to shop the new Malawi Flake now 👉 https://originaquatic.com/products/origin-premium-malawi-flake

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18/01/2026

17/01/2026

❤️

All the 4ft and 3ft tanks are finally locked in.
LEDs fired up.
Fish settled.
Fresh water through the system.
And the first feed down… Origin Malawi Flake 💥🐟
This is the bit people don’t see. The setup. The graft. The details.
But this is where great fish are built.
If you’re feeding Malawi cichlids and you’re still using generic flake, you’re leaving colour, growth and condition on the table.
Upgrade the feed. Feed the best.
👉 https://www.originaquatic.com
💸 10% off everything
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Powered by Origin.

02/01/2026

We’re back.
Hope everyone had a great New Year 👊
Orders are shipping again and Origin is moving.
Last year was about foundations.
We grew fast and didn’t get the chance to put the right systems in place, so we stepped back and rebuilt properly. Processes, suppliers, quality control and logistics are nearly all locked in now.
This year is about innovation.
New ideas. New formulas. New products.
Doing things properly while pushing boundaries like always.
Keep an eye out for the launches.
We’ve been cooking 🔥

30/12/2025

Big fish doesn’t necessarily mean big pellets.
Many large herbivorous fish are natural grazers. Their digestive systems are designed for frequent intake of small amounts of food, not occasional feeds of large pellets.
Feeding oversized pellets can:
Sit in the gut for too long
Disrupt natural gut bacteria
Lead to bloating, stringy waste, and long-term digestive issues
If you keep larger grazing species, the answer isn’t bigger food — it’s smarter feeding.
👉 Feed smaller amounts, more often
👉 Use an auto feeder if needed
👉 Mimic natural grazing behaviour
Healthy digestion. Better overall health. Better growth.
Feed the way nature intended.

22/12/2025

🎄 XMAS AT ORIGIN 🎄
Orders flying. Boxes stacked.
Same standard. Same grind.
📦 Last shipping day before Christmas
23/12/25
If you want it under the tree (or on the tank shelf), get it locked in.
Respect to everyone supporting Origin this year.
We don’t do average — even at Christmas.
🟥 FEED THE BEST 🟥