Anubias Nana Petite

Portion Size

Single plant with 4-5 leaves.

Description

Anubias Nana Petite care involves three broad areas: 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 Nana Petite care is easy is because its lighting needs are simple. Anubias Petite 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 Nana Petite 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. My personal preference is substrate. Another aspect of anubias care relates to planting. When planting Anubias Nana Petite 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 Petite
• 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