Potted Anubias Nana Gold with golden-green leaves — hardy, low-light, and beginner-friendly. Perfect for easy placement in aquariums.
$9.99
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🌿 Introduction
Anubias Nana Gold is a striking variety of Anubias barteri native to the shaded rivers and floodplains of West Africa. Its golden-green leaves add vibrant contrast to planted aquariums, making it a favorite for aquascapers seeking subtle but unique color variation. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives where many plants struggle.
🌱 Plant Profile
Type: Epiphyte (rhizome-based)
Origin: West Africa
Position: Foreground to midground
Growth Rate: Slow
Lighting: Low to medium
CO₂: Not required
Height / Spread: 2–6″ (5–15 cm)
Water Parameters: pH 6.0–7.5 · GH 3–12 · KH 2–8
✅ Care Summary
Attach rhizome to rocks, driftwood, or leave in its pot; avoid burying the rhizome in substrate to prevent rot.
Trim older leaves near the rhizome to encourage fresh new growth.
Exceptionally hardy and tolerant of a wide range of conditions, making it beginner-friendly.
Safe for shrimp and snails, with broad leaves offering cover for small invertebrates.
Works beautifully as a color accent against darker greens in the foreground or midground.
Suitable for paludariums and terrariums, where it grows well in high humidity and shaded spots.
🌿 Q&A
Q: Can Anubias Nana Gold grow without CO₂ injection?
A: Yes — it does not require CO₂, making it perfect for low-tech aquariums.
Q: How should I plant Anubias Nana Gold?
A: Keep the rhizome above the substrate. You can tie it to wood or stone, or place it in the provided pot until roots establish.
Q: Why are the leaves growing algae?
A: Because of its slow growth, older leaves can sometimes attract algae. Place the plant in shaded areas or introduce algae eaters like shrimp or otocinclus to help keep it clean.
🌍 More About Anubias Nana Gold
The genus Anubias was first described in 1857 by Heinrich Wilhelm Schott, named after Anubis, the Egyptian god of the underworld — a nod to the plant’s preference for shaded, slow-moving waters. In the wild, Anubias attach to submerged wood and rock in riverbanks, where fluctuating water levels allow them to thrive both above and below the surface.
Anubias Nana Gold is a cultivated form prized for its unusual golden-green foliage, which stands out among the darker greens typical of the genus. Its durability and resistance to grazing make it a natural companion in aquariums with shrimp, snails, and even some herbivorous fish.
