Anubias Nana
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- Light: Low
- Co2: Not necessary
- Care: Easy!
Common Name: Anubias Nana
Scientific Name: (Anubias barteri var. nana)
Anubias Nana is a hardy and versatile plant native to West Africa. Known for its compact size and dark green leaves, it’s a staple in aquascaping, ideal for beginners and experienced hobbyists alike. Its adaptability to submerged and emersed conditions makes it perfect for aquariums, paludariums, and vivariums.
- Quick Guide
- Essentials
- Features
- Care
Quick Guide
- Growth Environment: Submerged, Emersed, Aquarium, Paludarium, Vivarium, Riparium
- Care Level: Easy
- Light Requirements: Low Light, Moderate Light
- CO2 Requirements: CO2 Optional
- Placement: Foreground, Middleground
- Growth Characteristics: Slow-Growing, Epiphyte
- Water Parameters: Soft Water, Neutral pH
- Special Features: Beginner-Friendly, Flowering, Algae-Resistant
- Country of Origin: West Africa (Species)
Essentials
- Light: Low to moderate; avoid excessive light to prevent algae growth on its leaves.
- Water: Prefers soft to moderately hard water with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Thrives submerged and emersed.
- Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C).
- Soil: Does not require substrate; thrives attached to hardscape like rocks or driftwood.
- Placement: Best suited for the foreground or middleground of aquascapes.
Features
- Size: Grows to 3–5 inches tall, making it suitable for small to medium tanks.
- Rate: Slow-growing; low maintenance and easy to manage.
- Foliage: Thick, dark green leaves that are oval-shaped with smooth edges.
- Flowering: Can produce small, white flowers when grown emersed.
Care
- Fertilizer: Benefits from liquid fertilizers with micronutrients. Avoid burying the rhizome in the substrate to prevent rot.
- Pruning/Propagation: Trim older leaves as needed. Propagate by cutting the rhizome into sections with at least a few leaves.
- Special Tips: Ideal for shaded areas in the tank to reduce algae on leaves. Perfect for low-energy setups and compatible with a variety of tankmates.
- Anubias are bold plants that can thrive in a variety of ecosystems
- Epiphyte type plant that can grow above the substrate or attached to hardscape
- Burying the rhizome will cause the plant to melt and die
- Keep water parameters stable to avoid rotting of the leaves
- Remove the plant from its pot. For instructions on how to properly prep Anubias plants, click here
- CO2 injection and quality aquarium soil will yield better growth
- Please research appropriately to ensure your plant thrives
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