Anubias Plant for Low-Light Aquariums, Compact Congensis Mini for Foreground and Midground Hardscapes

Give a nano aquarium or detailed hardscape a touch of deep green without crowding the scene. Anubias Congensis Mini stays compact at 2–5 inches tall, making it a practical foreground or midground plant for small layouts and narrow crevices.

This easy, slow-growing epiphyte suits beginners and established aquascapers alike. It grows in low light without required CO₂ and can also be kept emersed in a humid terrarium.

Key Features

• Its compact 2–5-inch height fits nano tanks and tight hardscape spaces while preserving room for fish and shrimp to move through the layout.
• Deep green, oblong leaves taper at the tips, adding a slender architectural contrast beside broader-leaved aquarium plants.
• Tough, waxy foliage resists grazing from plant-nibbling fish, snails, and active dwarf shrimp, helping the plant retain its structure in busy freshwater communities.
• Low-light care and optional CO₂ make this Anubias approachable for low-tech aquariums; added CO₂ can encourage faster growth and denser foliage.
• It grows fully submerged or emersed in a humid terrarium, offering flexibility for aquatic layouts and moisture-rich planted enclosures.
• The rhizome attaches directly to driftwood or rock, allowing natural placement around branches and crevices without burying the plant crown.

Specifications

• Scientific name: Anubias barteri var. congensis
• Common name: Anubias Congensis Mini
• Family: Araceae
• Plant type: Epiphyte (rhizome)
• Care difficulty: Easy / beginner-friendly
• Light requirement: Low
• CO₂ requirement: Not required but beneficial
• Placement: Foreground or midground crevices
• Height: 2–5 inches
• Growth rate: Slow
• Water pH: 6.0–7.5
• Water temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
• Propagation: Rhizome division
• Origin: West Africa
• Available sizes: Pot, 3 Pot Package, or 5 Pot Package

Remove the plant from its pot and clear away all rockwool before attaching it to driftwood or rock using aquarium-safe glue or thread. Keep the rhizome above the substrate to prevent rot, maintain stable conditions and good water flow, and avoid intense light that may encourage spot algae on the slow-growing leaves.