Anubias Barteri Potted – Hardy Midground & Background Aquarium Plant for Planted Tanks
 
Anubias barteri is a robust and low-maintenance aquarium plant, ideal for aquascapers of all skill levels. With its thick, dark green leaves and slow-growing nature, it provides texture and structure in midground or background positions. Perfect for low-tech tanks, shrimp setups, and nature-style layouts.
 
KEY BENEFITS
Extremely hardy and low-maintenance
Slow-growing, reducing frequent trimming
Thick, dark green leaves add texture and structure
Ideal for low-light and low-tech setups
Suitable for shrimp and community tanks
Can be attached to rocks, driftwood, or planted in substrate
 
IDEAL FOR
Nature-style and low-tech aquascapes
Shrimp tanks and community aquariums
Beginner to advanced aquascapers
Midground or background placement in small to large aquariums
Layouts requiring hardy, long-lasting plants
 
CARE SNAPSHOT
Difficulty: Easy
Lighting: Low to medium
CO2: Not required
Growth: Slow
Placement: Midground / Background
 
Anubias barteri is a versatile aquarium plant prized for its durability and adaptability. Its broad, dark green leaves grow from rhizomes, forming dense clumps that can be positioned in the midground or background. Unlike delicate plants, it tolerates a wide range of water conditions and can survive in low-light environments.
In aquascapes, it is often attached to hardscape such as driftwood or rocks, which allows it to integrate naturally without being buried. Its slow growth ensures a tidy, controlled layout, and it is an excellent choice for long-term planting.
What makes Anubias barteri unique is its resilience. It withstands variable conditions, is almost unbothered by fish or shrimp activity, and adds structure and depth to planted tanks without requiring constant maintenance.
 
SPECIFICATIONS
Scientific name: Anubias barteri
Common name: Anubias
Origin: West Africa
Height: 10–25 cm
Placement: Midground / Background
Lighting: Low to medium
CO2: Not required
Temperature: 22–28°C
pH: 6.0–8.0
 
CARE GUIDE
Planting
Remove the plant from its pot and rinse the roots. Do not bury the rhizome in substrate; instead, attach to rocks or driftwood using cotton thread, fishing line, or glue suitable for aquariums.
Trimming
Trim only damaged or overly large leaves. Growth is slow, so frequent trimming is rarely necessary.
Feeding
Anubias barteri absorbs nutrients from the water column, but occasional liquid fertilisers can support leaf growth and colour.
CO2 Notes
CO2 is not required but can enhance growth slightly in mid- to high-tech tanks.
 
FAQ SECTION
Can I bury the rhizome in substrate?
No, burying the rhizome can cause rot. Attach to hardscape or let it rest on substrate.
Is Anubias barteri suitable for low-light tanks?
Yes, it thrives in low to medium lighting, making it ideal for low-tech aquariums.
Does it grow fast?
No, it is a slow-growing plant, which reduces maintenance needs.
Can it be used in shrimp tanks?
Absolutely. Its broad leaves provide grazing surfaces and shelter for shrimp.
How do I propagate it?
Divide the rhizome into sections with healthy leaves and attach to hardscape.
Does it tolerate fish activity?
Yes, Anubias barteri is very hardy and withstands nibbling or digging from fish.
 
PAIRS WELL WITH
Driftwood or natural stones for attachment
Low- to medium-light aquariums
Slow-growing midground plants like Cryptocoryne species
Liquid fertilisers for additional nutrient support
Shrimp and community tank layouts