Anubias barteri var. nana Aquarium Plant
Anubias barteri var. nana Aquarium Plant
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I plant this directly in the substrate?
Can I plant this directly in the substrate?
You can, but the rhizome must stay above the substrate surface. If it's buried, it's prone to rotting, so attaching it to wood or rock with fishing line until it takes hold is the better route.
Will fish eat this plant?
Will fish eat this plant?
No. It's not eaten by herbivorous fish, so it holds up well in tanks with grazing species.
How big does it get?
How big does it get?
It's a compact plant, generally 5 to 10 cm in height, with a rhizome that spreads 10 to 15 cm or more over time. Growth is slow.
What's the difference between the Potted and 1-2-Grow! options?
What's the difference between the Potted and 1-2-Grow! options?
Potted is a pack of five established pots ready to attach to hardscape. 1-2-Grow! is supplied as a pack of three sealed cups of young plantlets grown from tissue culture, so it starts smaller and takes longer to reach full size.
Does it need bright light?
Does it need bright light?
No, it tolerates shade well and is often placed in spots too dark for other aquarium plants.
A compact, slow-growing aquarium plant that keeps its leaves for several years and holds its own in shady corners where many other plants struggle. It helps fill low-light areas of a planted tank and stays intact even in tanks with grazing fish, since herbivorous species leave it alone. Available as a pack of five established pots or as a pack of three sealed 1-2-Grow! tissue-culture cups of young plantlets, so you can pick the starting point that suits your setup.
Anubias barteri var. nana is a hardy, broad-leaved aquarium plant originally from Cameroon that copes with shade better than most competing plants, making it a workable choice for darker spots in a tank that other greenery tends to avoid.
It grows slowly, and each leaf lasts for several years, so once it's established it keeps its shape and fullness without regular replanting.
Herbivorous fish leave it alone, which makes it a dependable choice for community tanks that also house grazing species.
It flowers underwater fairly often, giving it a point of interest beyond the foliage itself.
It's forgiving to keep, which suits someone setting up their first planted tank as well as more experienced keepers.
Two starting points are available: a pack of five established pots ready to fix onto hardscape, or 1-2-Grow! plantlets grown from tissue culture and supplied in a pack of three sealed cups for anyone who'd rather start smaller.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Origin | Africa |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Format notes | 1-2-Grow!: Aquarium plant from tissue culture in closed cup. |
| Aquarium placement | On wood or rock |
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