Live Anubias Barteri Aquarium Plant, Slow-Growing Dark Green Midground Accent for Freshwater Tanks

Live Anubias Barteri brings rich, dark green foliage and natural structure to freshwater aquariums. Its slow, steady growth and minimal trimming needs make it approachable for beginners and convenient for established planted tanks.

Use this epiphytic plant as a midground accent or attach it to driftwood and rock formations. Keep the rhizome exposed rather than burying it in substrate, as burial can cause rot.

Bare-root and potted selections are offered in several sizes and pack formats. Natural plants vary in size, shape, and appearance, while growth depends on aquarium conditions, lighting, nutrients, and planting technique.

Key Features

• Beginner-friendly species that tolerates a wide range of water conditions and adapts well to new aquariums.
• Deep green leaves create a lush appearance and help bridge foreground and background layers in an aquascape.
• Slow growth requires minimal trimming; remove dead or damaged leaves as they appear.
• Suitable for low to moderate lighting without requiring high-output fixtures.
• Attaches to rocks or driftwood using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe glue.
• CO₂ supplementation is not required; liquid fertilizer and root tabs are optional.

Specifications

• Plant: Anubias Barteri (Anubias barteri)
• Aquarium type: Freshwater
• Suggested placement: Midground, driftwood, or rocks
• Lighting: Low to moderate
• Temperature range: 72–82°F
• pH range: 6.0–7.5
• Growth rate: Slow and steady
• Planting guidance: Keep the rhizome exposed and do not bury it in substrate
• Selections: 1–3 inches bare root; 3–5 inches bare root; one potted plant; or three potted plants
• Potted format: Plants are rooted in 2-inch nursery pots

A natural fit for freshwater community tanks, planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and midground aquascapes. Live plants may occasionally carry hitchhikers such as bladder snails or other microorganisms after transit or acclimation, so inspect and prepare each plant before adding it to your aquarium.