{"product_id":"anubias-nana","title":"Anubias Nana","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAnubias Nana (Dwarf Anubias)\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAnubias barteri\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003enana\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–6 inches (5–15 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark green, thick, leathery leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foreground to midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy; excellent for beginners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest attached to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Driftwood or rocks (avoid burying the rhizome)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e72–82°F (22–28°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e6.0–7.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard (2–15 dGH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLighting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLow to moderate light\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrives under low light and is prone to algae if exposed to intense lighting for long periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCO₂\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot required\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplemental CO₂ can improve growth slightly but isn't necessary. It grows well in low-tech aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFertilization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenefits from occasional liquid fertilizers, especially potassium and micronutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoot tabs are generally unnecessary since it absorbs most nutrients through its leaves and rhizome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePropagation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePropagated by \u003cstrong\u003edividing the rhizome\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait until the rhizome has several healthy leaves and roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut the rhizome into sections with at least \u003cstrong\u003e3–4 leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e and healthy roots on each piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach the new sections to wood or rock using thread, fishing line, or aquarium-safe glue until they anchor themselves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever bury the rhizome in the substrate—it will rot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove algae-covered or damaged leaves as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause it grows slowly, patience is key; healthy plants can live for many years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnubias Nana is one of the most durable aquarium plants and is compatible with most community fish, shrimp, and even many cichlids because of its tough leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Purple Tang Aquatic Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43161895862334,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/8396\/4478\/files\/Final_Presentation_-_Purple_Tang_1f907ac6-6562-4767-b650-d6a22cf4adba.jpg?v=1786153469","url":"https:\/\/thepurpletang.com\/products\/anubias-nana","provider":"The Purple Tang Aquatic Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}