Anubias Coffee
Anubias barteri var. coffeifolia
PlantFreshwater
Creeping rhizome producing thick, leathery leaves, dark green to brownish. Leaves are slightly wavy and up to 15 cm long. Very slow growth. Must not be planted in the substrate (risk of rhizome rot). Attaches to wood or rocks. Rarely flowers in aquariums (white spathe). Highly resistant to diseases and herbivores.
Recommended parameters
| Parameter | Recommended range |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22–28 |
| pH | 6–7.5 |
| GH | 3–10 |
| KH | 2–8 |
| NO₃ | ≤ 20 |
| PO₄ | ≤ 2 |
Care
Difficulty1/5
Dietphotosynthetic
Min. tank20 L
Min. group1
Adult size15 cm
Lifespan5 ans
Temperamentpeaceful
Care notes
Temperature 22-28°C, pH 6.0-7.5, GH 3-10, KH 2-8. Low to moderate light (0.5 W/L). CO2 not required. Occasional liquid fertilizer. Nitrates max 20 mg/L, phosphates max 2 mg/L. Minimum tank volume 20 liters. Propagation by rhizome division. Compatible with all peaceful fish. Tolerates a wide range of parameters.