Anubias Barteri Var. Nana on Driftwood

Description

Anubias Nana, also as Anubias barteri var. nana, involves three broad areas of care: water parameters, lighting needs and planting methods. Anubias care is pretty easy, making it a good plant for hobbyists just starting out.

Water Parameters: One of the reasons anubias care is easy is due to the fact that aquarium water conditions are consistent with those for a community freshwater tank, and can even be a bit broader:

Lighting Requirements: Another reason anubias care is easy is because its lighting needs are simple. Anubias Barteri can thrive is a wide range of lighting conditions from low light to higher levels of light. In low light tanks, meaning 1.8 to 3 watts per gallon, anubias plants will grow slowly. At higher lighting levels, anubias plants may grow more quickly, but will also be more susceptible to algae growth on the tops of their leaves.

Planting Methods: Anubias plants can grow in aquarium gravel, aquarium substrate, attached to rocks, driftwood, or decorations. While aquarium gravel may be adequate, anubias plants seem to do much better when planted in nutrient rich substrate or when attached to porous rocks or driftwood. Another aspect of anubias care relates to planting. When planting Anubias Barteri its important to not completely bury the rhizome. Instead, make sure the rhizome is on top of the substrate so that the rhizome visible to the eye.

Quick Stats

• Scientific Name: Anubias Nana 
• Care Level: Easy
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Tank Placement: Foreground, can be glued to driftwood/rocks
• Lighting Requirement: Low to medium
• Ideal Temperature: 20°-28°C
• pH: 6-7.5
• CO2: No
• Nutrient Substrate: No