
Rhizome · Foreground
Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
BeginnerLight · lowCO₂ · low
Type
Rhizome
Placement
Foreground
Max height
4″
Light need
low
CO₂ need
low
Temperature
72–82°F
Notes
Slow-growing, attach to hardscape. Algae loves the dark broad leaves so keep it away from direct light.
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Photos: Abhik.Mazumdar.73 / Wikimedia Commons · Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz / Wikimedia Commons · Abhik.Mazumdar.73 / Wikimedia Commons
Compatible Fish
Fish that pair well with Anubias Nana
Anubias Nana works with almost any peaceful community fish. The list below highlights the ones most commonly kept alongside it, with any known grazers flagged so you can avoid a shredded plant tank.

Adolfo's Cory
SafeAdolfo's Cory coexists with Anubias Nana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Butterfly Fish
SafeAfrican Butterfly Fish coexists with Anubias Nana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

African Dwarf Frog
SafeAfrican Dwarf Frog coexists with Anubias Nana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Agassizi's Dwarf Cichlid
SafeAgassizi's Dwarf Cichlid coexists with Anubias Nana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Angelfish
SafeAngelfish coexists with Anubias Nana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Assassin Snail
SafeAssassin Snail coexists with Anubias Nana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Atlantic Mudskipper
SafeAtlantic Mudskipper coexists with Anubias Nana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Auratus Cichlid
SafeAuratus Cichlid coexists with Anubias Nana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Australian Rainbowfish
SafeAustralian Rainbowfish coexists with Anubias Nana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Bala Shark
SafeBala Shark coexists with Anubias Nana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banded Archerfish
SafeBanded Archerfish coexists with Anubias Nana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.

Banjo Catfish
SafeBanjo Catfish coexists with Anubias Nana — no grazing, no uprooting, no leaf damage.
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