Anubias
Anubias barteri
PlantFreshwater
This plant has thick, leathery leaves of oval to lanceolate shape, dark green. It can reach 20-30 cm in height. It grows slowly and should not be planted in the substrate but attached to decor. It produces rhizomes that can be divided. It sometimes flowers above water with a white spathe.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28 |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| GH | 3–12 |
| KH | 2–8 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 0.5 |
Care
Difficulty1/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank20 L
Min. group1
Adult size25 cm
Lifespan5 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Anubias barteri is very easy to maintain. It accepts a wide range of parameters: temperature 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, low to moderate hardness. It prefers low to medium light. Too much light can promote algae on leaves. It does not need CO2 or rich fertilizers. Avoid burying the rhizome. It can be attached to a root or rock with fishing line. It is compatible with most fish.