- Easy Aquarium Plant
- Light Preference/Tolerated (Medium Light, Low Light)
- Aquatic Watering Needs
- Mature Height 4-5 inches
- Pet Safe
Anubias Nana Golden is the golden form of Anubias barteri. Nana is just as maintenance-free as its parent species while having lovely golden leaves that can brighten and add interest to an aquarium planting. Golden Anubias is an epiphytic plant that prefers to grow outside the aquarium substrate but can be anchored to the substrate, leaving most of the rhizome to grow above.
Best Locations For Growing Anubias Nana Golden
This is a plant intended for aquaculture and aquascaping. It can be grown in freshwater tanks with or without fish added. Anubias Nana Golden will tolerate more aggressive and larger fish, making them an excellent addition to any aquarium.
Anubias Nana Golden Sunlight Requirements
Medium or low light levels are acceptable. Bright light exposure will encourage algae growth on these slow-growing plants.
Anubias Nana Golden Care
Anubias grows better when it can be attached to a piece of material to act as an anchor. Gently tie the rhizomes to a piece of rock, driftwood, or other item in the aquarium. Anubias Nana Golden has long-lasting blooms after the plant has matured.
Watering Anubias Nana Golden
Anubias is an aquaculture plant that does not require supplemental watering.
Feeding Anubias Nana Golden
Fertilizing is not needed for this water plant. If this Anubias is planted into a tank with fish, there is no need for CO2 injections. The nutrients from fish food and waste are enough to keep Anubias thriving.
Anubias Nana Golden Information
Light Exposure: Medium Light, Low Light |
Care Requirements: Easy |
Watering Requirements: can thrive in a variety of water parameters. |
Pet Friendly: Yes |
Kid Friendly: Unknown |
Air Purifier: Moderate |
Habit: Spreading |
Growth Rate: Slow |
Mature Height: 4-5 inches |
Mature Spread: 4 inches |
Flowering: No |
Flower Color(s): None |
Flower Shade/Description: Grown for Foliage |
Fragrant: |
Foliage Type: |
Foliage Color(s): Green |
Foliage Description: Light Green |
Temperature: 72° - 80°F (22° - 27°C) |
Humidity: High |
Common Name: Anubias Nana Golden |
Other Name(s): Golden Anubias Nana |
Scientific Name: Anubias barteri Golden nana |
Plant Type: House Plant |
- SKU:
- Aqua_Anubias.Nana.Golden-HP
Container Sizes
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