Dwarf anubias

Anubias nana

Family : Araceae

PlantFreshwaterepiphyte

Dwarf anubias is a very popular small aquarium plant for nano tanks.

Dwarf anubias — photo 1 sur 4 — Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.01 / 4

Popularity

Easy plant

standard lighting, few requirements

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

West Africa

Rivières ouest-africaines : Niger, Congo, Cameroun.

Description

This plant is a miniature version of Anubias barteri, with smaller leaves (2-5 cm) and very slow growth. It reaches 5-10 cm in height. It is ideal for foreground. It shares the same characteristics: leathery leaves, creeping rhizome, low light requirement.

Habitat

Region :

Anubias nana is a dwarf variety of Anubias barteri, growing in the same swampy and shaded habitats.

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature22–28 °C

pH6–7.5

GH3–12 °dGH

KH2–8 °dKH

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.5 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

1/5

Diet

Photosynthetic

Min. tank

10 L

Min. group

Adult size

8 cm

Lifespan

5 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

Division du rhizome.

Care notes

Care is identical to Anubias barteri. Temperature 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5. Low to medium light. Do not bury the rhizome. It can be attached to small stones or roots. Perfect for nano tanks. No CO2 needed. Watch for algae if light is too strong.

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