Live Aquarium Plant Anubias Golden Coin for Low-Light Tanks, Easy Rhizome Epiphyte for Midground or Background

Give a freshwater aquarium a softer, more natural look with Anubias Golden Coin, a slow-growing live plant known for broad, rounded leaves on tall stems. Its coin-shaped foliage adds gentle contrast beside pointed plants, dark driftwood, and rockwork.

This hardy rhizome epiphyte suits beginners and established aquascapers alike. It adapts to varied water conditions, works in low-tech tanks, and can serve as a midground anchor or a leafy background accent.

Key Features

• Rounded, coin-like leaves provide a distinctive geometric contrast, bringing visual variety to mixed planted layouts.
• Tall stems add vertical structure, making the plant useful for filling midground space or softening the aquarium background.
• Easy, beginner-friendly care makes this Anubias a practical choice for low-tech setups and changing water conditions.
• Low-light compatibility allows placement in gently lit aquariums without specialized high-intensity lighting.
• CO₂ is not required, so the plant fits simple routines; optional supplementation can improve growth and leaf density.
• Attachment to rock or driftwood keeps the rhizome exposed, supporting healthy growth while integrating the plant naturally into hardscape.
• Compatibility with freshwater fish, shrimp, and snails makes it a flexible addition to many community aquariums.

Specifications

• Scientific name: Anubias barteri var. 'Golden Coin'; Anubias barteri var. 'Round' var. nana
• Common names: Anubias Golden Coin; Anubias Barteri Round
• Family: Araceae
• Plant type: Rhizome epiphyte
• Care difficulty: Easy; beginner-friendly
• Light requirement: Low
• CO₂ requirement: Not required; beneficial when added
• Placement: Midground or background
• Height: 4–6 inches
• Growth rate: Slow
• pH range: 6.0–7.5
• Temperature range: 68–82°F (20–28°C)
• Propagation: Rhizome division
• Origin: West Africa
• Available sizes: Pot, 3 Pot Package, or 5 Pot Package

Remove the pot and all rockwool before planting, then secure the plant to rock or driftwood using aquarium-safe glue or thread. Keep the rhizome above the substrate to reduce the risk of rot, maintain stable conditions during acclimation, and provide good water flow while avoiding intense light that can encourage spot algae on the slow-growing leaves.