Here’s all about Anubias 'Gold' on Rock – a vibrant, ready-to-use aquarium plant mounted on natural rock, known for its eye-catching golden-green leaves:

🌿 Anubias 'Gold' on Rock – Overview

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. nana 'Gold'

• Common Name: Anubias Gold on Rock

• Type: Rhizome plant

• Mount Type: Attached to lava rock, slate, or dragon stone

• Growth Rate: Slow

• Ideal For: Foreground/midground use in freshwater aquariums

🌱 Plant Features

• Leaf Color: Bright lime green to yellowish-gold

• Leaf Shape: Small, oval, and thick

• Leaf Size: 2–4 cm

• Overall Height: 5–15 cm

• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy, and low-growing

• Rock Base: Acts as an anchor and aesthetic element

💡 The golden hue adds brightness and contrast to dark scapes and blackwater aquariums.

💡 Care Requirements

🧽 Maintenance Tips

• No planting required – just rinse and place in the tank

• Avoid burying the rock in substrate – keep rhizome exposed

• Remove old/yellowing leaves gently

• Wipe algae from leaves if needed

• Ensure light flow to avoid stagnant zones

✅ Benefits of Anubias Gold on Rock

• Visually striking golden color

• Beginner-friendly – easy to care for

• Safe from rhizome rot due to raised mount

• No planting tools required – ideal for quick aquascaping

• Can be moved anytime without disturbing other plants

• Suitable for nano tanks, shrimp tanks, betta tanks, or as accents in large scapes

🧩 Aquascaping Ideas

• Use as a foreground highlight or midground accent

• Pairs beautifully with dark driftwood, lava rock, or black gravel

• Use multiple pieces for a golden path effect

• Combine with moss or darker green plants (like Bucephalandra or Crypts) for contrast

🛠️ Want to DIY?

You can make your own Anubias Gold on rock:

• Use aquarium-safe glue gel

• Choose a porous rock (lava, dragon stone, or slate)

• Gently attach the rhizome (not roots) to the rock

• Let it sit for a few minutes, then place in the tank