Anubias Nana "Golden"

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. nana 'Golden'

• Common Name: Golden Anubias, Anubias Nana Golden

• Origin: Cultivar (not found in the wild; bred from West African Anubias)

• Height: 5–10 cm (2–4 inches)

• pH: 6.0 – 7.5

• Care: Very easy; suitable for beginners

• Light: Low to moderate; avoid direct, intense light to prevent algae

• CO₂: Not necessary; grows well in low-tech tanks

• Propagation: Rhizome division — cut a section with several leaves and attach to hardscape

• Growth Rate: Slow

🌱 Care Notes

• Coloration: Features bright yellow-green (golden) leaves, adding contrast to darker aquascapes.

• Placement: Best used in the foreground or on driftwood/stones for color highlights.

• Attachment: Tie or glue to hardscape; avoid burying the rhizome to prevent rot.

• Durability: Hardy and fish-safe — often used in tanks with goldfish, cichlids, or shrimp.

• Fertilization: Occasional liquid fertilizer helps maintain leaf color but is not strictly needed.