Anubias Barteri

We size Anubias Barteri by rhizome length, the honest measure of maturity. Each size is a guaranteed minimum, so yours may arrive a touch fuller.

Extra Small = rhizome under 0.75 in

Small = rhizome 0.75 to 1.25 in

Medium = rhizome 1.25 to 2 in

Large = rhizome 2 to 3 in

XL = rhizome 3 in and up

Photos are typical examples, not the exact plant you will receive.

Yes. Anubias Barteri is one of the hardiest, most beginner friendly aquarium plants there is. It does well in low to moderate light, needs no CO2, and is not fussy about water parameters. The one rule that matters is to never bury the rhizome, since that causes it to rot. Attach it to wood or rock, or rest it on the substrate surface, and it will take care of itself.

No. Anubias Barteri grows fine without CO2, just more slowly. Adding CO2 and fertilizer speeds up growth and helps it push new leaves and flower more often. Either way it stays a tough, low-maintenance plant that tolerates a wide range of tanks.

Use super glue gel or cotton thread to fix the rhizome to wood or stone. Never bury the rhizome, since burying it causes rot. If you use glue, hold the plant in place for 30 to 60 seconds. Within a few weeks the roots anchor on their own and the glue or thread is no longer needed.

Anubias Barteri var. nana stays compact. The rhizome creeps sideways over time and sends up thick leaves usually 2 to 4 inches tall, forming a fuller clump the longer it grows. It is a slow grower, so the size you receive is close to the size you keep for a while. Left alone it slowly spreads into an attractive low mound.

No. Anubias Barteri has thick, tough leaves that shrimp and most fish leave alone, which is part of why it is so popular in shrimp tanks and community setups. Shrimp love to graze biofilm off the leaves without damaging them, and the plant gives fry and shrimplets a place to hide.