Anubias Barteri Nana gold

Bring a splash of colour and elegance to your aquascape with Anubias Barteri Nana Gold, a striking variation of the classic Anubias known for its vibrant golden-green leaves and exceptional hardiness. Its bright foliage creates beautiful contrast against darker plants, driftwood, and hardscape, making it a popular choice for both beginner and experienced aquarists.

Compact, slow-growing, and easy to care for, Nana Gold is ideal for nano tanks, nature aquariums, and high-end aquascapes. Unlike many demanding plants, it thrives in a wide range of conditions and does not require CO₂ supplementation, making it a fantastic low-maintenance addition to almost any freshwater setup.

As an epiphytic plant, Anubias Nana Gold performs best when attached to rocks, driftwood, or décor rather than planted directly into the substrate. Its brilliant coloration and sturdy leaves make it an excellent focal point in the foreground or midground of the aquarium.

Why You'll Love It

• Striking golden-green foliage
• Easy to grow and beginner-friendly
• Perfect for low-tech and high-tech aquariums
• Ideal for attaching to driftwood and rocks
• Hardy, durable leaves resistant to fish damage
• Excellent for shrimp and community tanks

Care Requirements

• Placement: Foreground to Midground
• Lighting: Low to Medium
• CO₂: Not required
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Difficulty: Easy

Aquascaping Notes

Anubias Nana Gold works beautifully as an accent plant, adding vibrant colour to hardscape-focused layouts. Its bright leaves stand out against darker woods, stones, and green plants, creating visual contrast and depth within the aquascape.

For best results, attach the rhizome to wood or rock and avoid burying it in substrate, as this can lead to rhizome rot.