Anubias Barteri
Anubias barteri
Check Anubias BarteriAnubias Barteri is a robust, slow-growing plant with thick, dark green leaves that can withstand even the most boisterous fish. Like Java Fern, its rhizome must not be buried in substrate — attach it to hardscape for best results. Its low light requirements and tolerance of a wide range of water parameters make it one of the most beginner-friendly plants in the hobby.
Lighting
Low to moderate
CO2
Not required
Growth Rate
Slow
Placement
Foreground to midground
Difficulty
beginner
Recommended Products
Everything you need to grow Anubias Barteri in your planted tank.
Accessories
Seachem Flourish Liquid Fertilizer
Comprehensive liquid micronutrient supplement for Anubias Barteri, which absorbs nutrients through its leaves. A small weekly dose provides iron and trace elements that promote deep green coloration and steady new leaf production in this extremely slow-growing but virtually indestructible plant.
CO2 Systems
Seachem Flourish Excel
Liquid bioavailable carbon for tanks without CO2 injection. A daily dose provides the organic carbon Anubias Barteri needs for healthy leaf production and keeps algae from colonizing the broad, slow-growing leaves — one of the most common problems with this species.
Substrate & Soil
Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum
Provides the soft, neutral-to-acidic water chemistry Anubias Barteri thrives in. While Anubias is tied to hardscape rather than planted in substrate, this volcanic soil creates the ideal aquatic environment for a planted tank built around this species.