Anubias barteri var. nana on Lava Stone
Anubias barteri var. nana on Lava Stone
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bury this plant in the substrate instead of leaving it on the stone?
Can I bury this plant in the substrate instead of leaving it on the stone?
You can, but the rhizome should be left uncovered if you do, since burying it tends to cause it to rot. Keeping it mounted on the stone, or moving it to a piece of tree root, is described as giving the best results.
Will fish eat this plant?
Will fish eat this plant?
No. It's described as not being eaten by herbivorous fish, which makes it a reasonable choice for tanks that include grazing species.
How big does it get?
How big does it get?
It's a slow-growing, compact plant, reaching around 5 to 10 cm in height, with a rhizome of 10 to 15 cm or more.
Does it need bright light to do well?
Does it need bright light to do well?
No. It's described as thriving in shady spots where many other plants won't establish.
This Anubias barteri var. nana comes already mounted on a piece of lava stone, so it can go straight into a planted tank without any tying or anchoring. It suits shaded spots where many other plants struggle, and its tough leaves are left alone by herbivorous fish, giving tanks with grazing species a reliable, low-maintenance plant that holds its place for years.
Anubias barteri var. nana is a small, slow-growing aquarium plant native to Cameroon, supplied here already fixed to a piece of lava stone rather than loose or potted. That makes it ready to place straight into a tank, with no need to tie it down or bury roots in substrate.
It suits planted aquariums with areas of low light, since it's described as thriving in shady spots where other plants struggle to establish. It's also a sound choice for tanks that include herbivorous fish, as the leaves aren't eaten by grazing species, which helps keep foliage intact rather than stripped back.
What you get is one Anubias barteri var. nana plant, mounted on its lava stone base, in the Standard size option.
Growth is slow, and established leaves can last for several years rather than dying back quickly. One side effect of that longevity is that slow-growing algae can settle on older leaves over time, as the source description notes.
For the best results, keep the plant mounted on the stone, or move it to a piece of tree root rather than planting it loose in the gravel. If it is planted directly in substrate, the rhizome needs to stay uncovered, since burying it tends to cause rot. Mature plants also flower fairly often while fully submerged.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Mounted on | Lava stone |
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