Anubias Nana Small

Anubias Nana is a compact, broad-leaved aquarium plant valued for its durability and extremely modest lighting requirements. Its dark green leaves create an attractive contrast against stone and driftwood, making it useful in both natural aquascapes and practical breeding setups.

This plant grows from a thick rhizome. The fine roots may enter the substrate, but the rhizome itself must remain uncovered to prevent rot.

Why Hobbyists Love Anubias Nana

• Excellent beginner plant
• Does not require injected CO₂
• Thrives in low-to-moderate light
• Compact growth habit
• Durable, long-lasting leaves
• Ideal for rock and driftwood

What You’re Getting from Legacy Line Aquatics

• One small Anubias Nana unless otherwise stated
• Plant inspected for overall condition
• Natural variation in leaf count, size, and rhizome length
• A live plant rather than guaranteed sterile tissue culture
• Older leaves may display minor cosmetic marks

Growth & Care

Anubias Nana grows slowly, but individual leaves can remain healthy for years. Its slow growth makes it vulnerable to algae when exposed to excessive direct light.

Lighting & Nutrition

Low light is adequate. A complete water-column fertilizer can support growth, but heavy fertilization is unnecessary.

Placement & Planting

Attach the rhizome to wood or stone, wedge it into a safe crevice, or place the roots into substrate while leaving the rhizome exposed.

Good Uses

• Shrimp and nano aquariums
• Community tanks
• Betta aquariums
• Breeding tanks
• Low-light displays
• Many cichlid setups

Avoid:

• Burying the rhizome
• Placing directly beneath excessive lighting
• Allowing algae to cover the leaves
• Expecting fast propagation