Anubias Nana and Petite are great plants for aquarist of all experience levels.It’s great for beginners, it’s pretty much bulletproof, it’s really durable and can live in most conditions.It doesn’t need high light or Co2 and it’s great for a beginner aquarist because it’s so versatile. There are so many different things you can do with it, and I’ve had a lot of fun with it.Anubias Nana (Anubias barteri var. nana) is a type of aquarium or pond plant species Anubias barteri. Although this is the foremost common names, it’s additionally typically said as dwarf Anubias.
Anubis Nana Care
Anubias Barteri Var. Nana
What is the plant
humidity
High
lighting
Part sun and part shade
temperature
18°C - 26°C
hardiness zone
9 - 10
difficulty
Medium
How to Care for the Plant
Water
It flowers frequently under water and will thrive in shady places, where other plants will not.
Pruning
To trim Anubias barteri var. nana, use a sharp knife or scissors and cut a section of rhizome that contains at least a couple of leaves. You can use the trimmed portion to start a new plant.
Fertilizer
Fertilization is not necessary, nor is the use of CO2, however, additional CO2 will promote faster growth.
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Sunlight
In general, Nana prefers moderate to low lighting conditions. If placed under high lighting conditions, the leaves will grow faster, but they'll be more compact and susceptible to algae growth, particularly beard algae.
Soil
The best result is achieved by planting on a stone or tree root.
Temperature
Temperature: 72 - 82°F (22-28°C)
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