Anubias Coffee

Anubias barteri var. coffeifolia

Familia : Araceae

PlantaAgua dulceepiphyte

Hardy epiphyte with dark green leaves resembling coffee. Ideal for low-light aquariums.

Estado IUCN
NE
No evaluado
Bioma
Rivières ouest-africaines : Niger, Congo, Cameroun.

Descripción

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.

Hábitat

Región :

Forest rivers and streams, attached to rocks or roots

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2228 °C
pH67.5
GH310 °dGH
KH28 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 2 mg/L
CO₂
≤ 10 mg/L
Luz
Baja

Cuidado

Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Fotosintético
Tanque mín.
20 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
15 cm
Esperanza de vida
5 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

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.

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