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Information about care
Family
Araceae

Common Names
Nana

Origin
West Africa

Planting Area
Midground to Foreground

Lighting RequirementsThese plants have low lighting requirements but can tolerate all levels. They are often planted in the shade of taller plants.

PropagationThese are a rhizome plant, when first adding to the tank ensure that the rhizome is not completely buried in the substrate or it will rot. To propagate the plant, simply divide the rhizome into pieces and each section will form a new plant. They do well attached to rocks or wood as well as growing on the substrate.

Difficulty
This plant is very easy to care for in the aquarium. They can tolerate a wide range of water parameters and should never need cutting back.

Short DescriptionThis is probably the most popular of the Anubias species. They are a small, contained plant with a very slow growth rate, ideal for a low maintenance tank. The leaves are long lasting and older leaves will probably be encrusted with algal growth but this tends to enhance the appearance of the plant. This species will flower under the water and has a pungent taste which means that fish will not nibble at it.

Old profile - Updated on 06/09/2009
Very beautiful aquarium plant, but very difficult to grow. Use fertilizer for initial acclimatization.

Older leaves become dark green and new ones are light green. Make sure that the rhizome is attached to gravel or rock properly, otherwise the water current will make it a floating plant.

Great addition for the Panda Cory fry which like to hide there.

Picture

Thanks to Loic Maheas-Smith.

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Contributed by: Chris»44»
On: February 24, 2009, 3:39 am
"Very difficult to grow"...???

Not at all - in fact, Anubias nana is one of the best plants for the beginner because it so easy to keep alive. It grows slowly, though, especially in low-light conditions. CO2 injection (or Seachem Excel) will greatly speed growth.

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