The new tropical aquarium plants below is Anubias Barteri var. Nana‘Petite’ originates from West Africa and including one of the smallest Anubias species. This freshwater aquarium plant is popular among aquascapers for its hardiness, its low lighting requirements and its ability to grow without substrate, allowing placement on driftwood and rocks.The Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Petite’ have a dark green and tough leaves. They grow on short stems that originate from a central root or rhizome. It is sometimes recommended for aquascapes that house aggressive tropical fish species or invertebrates as they can stand up to some abuse as compared to other types of flora.
The maximum height of the Anubias nana ‘Petite’ is about 5cm. It grows slowly and is not particular about aquarium lighting levels. For optimal health, it should be kept at the range of 22-28 degrees Celsius. The Anubias nana propagates through cutting up the rhizome or side roots.
Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Petite’ is perfect for beginners in aquascape aquarium hobby - a new aquascapers who desire a flora that is easy to care for. An effective and easy aquascape composing of Anubias nana ‘Petite’, Java Fern and Java Moss can be created with driftwood and rocks. Such an aquascape will be very forgivable when it comes to lighting and nutrient levels. So if you are new to aquascaping, its recommended for you to give the "Anubias Barteri Nana" a try when you set up new freshwater aquarium plants.