Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. nana 'Gold'
Common Name: Anubias Nana Gold, Anubias Gold
Origin: Cultivated aquarium variety of Anubias barteri var. nana
Growth Rate: Slow
Difficulty Level: Easy
Temperature: 20–26°C
pH: 6.0–8.0
GH: 2–15 dGH
KH: 2–10 dKH
Low to moderate lighting is recommended.
Can grow well under relatively low light conditions.
Moderate lighting helps maintain compact growth and encourages healthy development of its characteristic golden-green foliage.
Avoid excessive lighting, as the slow growth rate can allow algae to accumulate on the leaves.
CO₂ supplementation is not required.
Can grow successfully in low-tech aquariums without additional CO₂.
Supplemental CO₂ can support healthier growth and encourage new leaf development.
Stable conditions are more important than high CO₂ levels.
Has relatively low nutrient requirements due to its slow growth rate.
Benefits from regular dosing of balanced macro and micronutrients.
Liquid fertilization helps provide nutrients through the water column and supports healthy leaf development.
Adequate micronutrients help maintain strong foliage and its characteristic golden-green coloration.
Best suited for the foreground or midground.
Excellent for attaching to rocks, driftwood and other hardscape materials.
Its compact size and bright foliage make it useful as a contrasting accent among darker green plants.
The rhizome should remain exposed and should never be completely buried in the substrate.
Propagated through rhizome division.
Divide a healthy rhizome into smaller sections, ensuring each section has healthy roots and leaves.
Attach the divided sections to rocks or driftwood using aquarium-safe thread or glue.
New roots and leaves develop gradually as the plant becomes established.
Anubias barteri var. nana 'Gold' is a compact and highly attractive Anubias variety valued for its distinctive golden-green foliage. Its bright leaves provide a natural contrast against darker green plants, rocks and driftwood, making it an excellent choice for adding colour and visual interest to planted aquariums.
Its slow growth and compact form make it particularly useful in the foreground and midground of Nature-style, nano and low-tech aquascapes. When attached to hardscape materials, it gradually forms attractive clusters without requiring frequent trimming.
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