Anubias Nana

🌿 Plant Profile

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. nana
• Common Name: Anubias Nana
• Origin: West Africa (particularly Cameroon)
• Height: 5–10 cm (2–4 inches), with a width of up to 15 cm (6 inches)
• pH: 6.0 – 7.8
• Care: Very easy; ideal for beginners and low-maintenance aquariums
• Light: Low to moderate; strong light is not necessary and can cause algae
• CO₂: Not required; grows well in low-tech setups
• Propagation: Rhizome division — cut and attach to hardscape (e.g., driftwood or rocks)
• Growth Rate: Slow

🌱 Care Notes

• Placement: Best in the foreground or midground, especially in nano or small tanks.
• Rhizome Health: Do not bury the rhizome in substrate — it should always be above the gravel or sand.
• Tank Compatibility: Hardy and well-suited for tanks with fish that may nibble plants.
• Algae: Since it's a slow grower, its leaves can collect algae under high light — placing in shaded areas helps reduce this.