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Anubias Barteri Nana

Anubias barteri var. nana

Compact anubias; attach to hardscape and do not bury the rhizome.

LightLow
CO₂Not required
DifficultyEasy
PlacementAquarium

Position and planting

Attach to wood or stone where appropriate, and keep rhizomes exposed rather than burying them.

Compact anubias; attach to hardscape and do not bury the rhizome.

Lighting, CO₂ and nutrition

Light: Low. CO₂: Not required. Difficulty: Easy.

Added CO₂ is not required in the current library guide, but stable light and sufficient nutrients remain important.

Keeping it healthy

Provide consistent light, suitable nutrition, and routine maintenance. Remove decaying leaves. Watch for algae or melting after transitions, and troubleshoot conditions before making sudden changes.