Description
Anubias Nana Petite
🛍️ Product Overview
Anubias Nana Petite is a beloved epiphyte plant known for its compact size, hardiness, and ability to thrive in a wide range of aquatic environments. Ideal for foreground placement or attaching to hardscape, it’s perfect for aquarists seeking low-maintenance greenery. Its slow growth and tolerance of low to medium light make it a staple for aquascapes, terrariums, and nano tanks alike.
🔍 Product Features
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🌱 Compact and ideal for nano or foreground layouts
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🪵 Best attached to rocks, driftwood, or decorations
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💧 Tolerates low to medium lighting with ease
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⚡ CO₂ is optional but helps speed up growth
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🧩 Great for terrariums, paludariums, or shaded aquarium areas
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🚫 Rhizome should not be buried—attach to surfaces for healthy growth
⚙️ Product Specifications
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Size Range: 2″ Pot
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Care Level: Easy
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CO₂ Requirement: Optional
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Growth Rate: Slow
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Placement: Epiphyte (on wood or rock)
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Lighting Needs: Low to Medium
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Color: Green
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Max Size: 2+ inches
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Propagation: Rhizome splitting
❓ Related FAQs
Q1: Can Anubias Nana Petite grow on substrate?
Only if the rhizome remains above the substrate. It’s best attached to hardscape.
Q2: Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes, it’s one of the easiest plants to care for.
Q3: Will high light help it grow faster?
Not significantly—it prefers low to moderate light; high light may cause algae.
Q4: Can it grow without CO₂?
Yes, it grows well in low-tech tanks; CO₂ just enhances leaf strength and speed.
Q5: How do I attach it to decor?
Use aquarium-safe glue or fishing line to anchor it to wood or stone.
Q6: Is it safe for shrimp and fry tanks?
Absolutely—it’s shrimp-safe and provides natural cover.
Q7: Can I use it in a terrarium or paludarium?
Yes, it grows beautifully emersed in moist environments.