Ideal for jungle, riverbank, and forest-style aquascapes
Its broad leaves blend naturally with driftwood and rock landscapes.
Excellent for beginner and low-tech tanks
The plant grows reliably in a wide range of aquarium conditions.
Deep green glossy foliage
The bold leaves provide calm contrast among colorful plants.
Maintains a compact natural form
Slow growth keeps hardscape layouts tidy and stable.
Adds strong visual structure to aquascapes
The plant anchors compositions around wood and stone.
Origin: West Africa
Type: Rhizome plant
Growth Rate: Slow
Size: Height: 15–30 cm (6–12 in) Width: 15–25 cm (6–10 in)
Natural Habitat: Anubias species occur in shaded rainforest streams of West Africa, where they attach themselves to rocks, driftwood, and tree roots in areas with steady current and filtered light.
Special Considerations: Do not bury the rhizome in substrate, as this may cause rot. Attach the plant to rocks or driftwood and allow the roots to anchor naturally.
Did You Know?
The genus Anubias was named after Anubis, the Egyptian god associated with the underworld. Botanists chose this name because these plants thrive in dark, shaded environments—conditions where many other aquatic plants struggle to survive.
Tank Size: Suitable for aquariums 20 L (5 gallons) or larger, including nano aquascapes.
Plant Placement: Best used as a midground hardscape plant attached to rocks or driftwood. It pairs beautifully with background plants such as Rotala orange juice or Limnophila sessiliflora, while mosses like Java moss or Flame moss can be attached nearby to create natural forest-style aquascapes. Smaller midground plants like Bucephalandra or Cryptocoryne species can enhance the layered look.
Compatibility: Extremely versatile and compatible with many aquarium species including betta fish, gouramis, angelfish, Corydoras, shrimp, and snails. The sturdy leaves often serve as resting spots for betta fish and gouramis, while shrimp such as Amano shrimp and cherry shrimp graze on biofilm that forms on the leaf surfaces.
Substrate: Rhizome should not be buried; attach to rocks or driftwood.
Light: Low to moderate lighting (20–40 PAR) for 6–8 hours daily.
Temperature: 22–28 °C (72–82 °F)
pH: 6.0 – 7.5
Hardness: Soft to moderately hard water (3–12 dGH)
CO₂: Not required.
Care & Propagation: Growth is slow and requires little maintenance. Propagate by dividing the rhizome into sections with several leaves. Over time the plant forms attractive clusters.
Portion Size 1 carefully selected rhizome plant attached to natural lava rock, ready for aquarium placement.
Plant Size Plants are typically 5–7 cm (2–3 in) tall depending on the species and growth stage.
Plant Type Rhizome plant securely attached to lava rock for easy placement in the aquarium.
Snail-Free & Aquarium Safe Plants are grown without chemicals that could harm fish, shrimp, or other aquarium inhabitants and are carefully inspected to ensure they are snail-free.
Transition After Shipping Some older leaves may change appearance as the plant adapts to new aquarium conditions. Healthy new leaves will grow from the rhizome.
Planting Guide
- 1.Remove the protective plastic packaging.
- 2.Rinse the plant and lava rock gently with clean water.
- 3.Place the lava rock directly on the aquarium substrate or position it within your aquascape.
- 4.Ensure the rhizome remains above the substrate and is not buried.
If preferred, you may carefully remove the fishing line and attach the plant to driftwood, rocks, or aquarium decorations.
Tip
Aquascaping tweezers from our aquascaping tool set can help position plants precisely within your aquascape.
