Anubias barteri var. nana - bare root - WL021

Anubias barteri var. nana (Bare Root)

A staple in the aquarium hobby, Anubias barteri var. nana is a compact, hardy plant loved for its small size, durability, and ease of care. Offered in bare root form. 

Key Features

• Compact Growth: Smaller leaves make it ideal for nano tanks and midground placement
• Bare Root: Ready to attach to driftwood, rocks, or décor to suit your design
• Dark Green, Thick Leaves: Resistant to most herbivorous fish and shrimp-safe
• Low Maintenance: Perfect for beginners and low-tech aquariums
• Slow Growing: Requires minimal trimming and upkeep

Care Requirements

• Lighting: Low to moderate
• CO₂: Not required (optional for slightly faster growth)
• Temperature: 20–28°C (68–82°F)
• pH Range: 6.0–7.5
• Growth Rate: Slow

Planting Tips

• Attach to hardscape using thread or aquarium-safe glue
• Keep the rhizome above the substrate to prevent rot
• Place in shaded areas to help reduce algae growth on leaves

 Ideal For

• Nano and shrimp tanks
• Community aquariums
• Aquascapes requiring low-maintenance plants

Reliable, versatile, and perfectly sized for smaller layouts, Anubias nana (bare root) is an essential plant for creating natural-looking, easy-care aquariums.