Here’s all about Anubias nana on rock, a practical and beautiful aquascaping solution using the hardy Anubias nana plant pre-attached to natural stone:

🌿 Anubias nana on Rock – Overview

• Plant Type: Anubias barteri var. nana

• Mounting: Pre-attached or manually fixed to aquarium-safe rock (e.g., lava rock, dragon stone, slate)

• Use: Ready-to-place foreground or midground accent

• Growth Rate: Slow

🌱 Plant Features

• Leaf Color: Deep green

• Leaf Shape: Oval, thick, leathery

• Leaf Size: 2–5 cm

• Overall Height: 5–15 cm depending on maturity

• Root Type: Rhizome with fibrous roots anchored to the rock

💡 Pre-attaching to rocks protects the rhizome and makes installation easy, especially for beginners or low-tech tanks.

🪨 Why Use Rock Instead of Planting in Substrate?

• Prevents rhizome rot — Anubias should never be buried

• Promotes natural-looking scaping

• Easy to move or reposition without disturbing the tank

• Helps prevent uprooting by fish or water flow

💡 Care Requirements

🧽 Maintenance Tips

• Gently clean rock and leaves if algae appears

• Trim yellowing leaves to stimulate new growth

• Avoid burying or crushing rhizome against substrate

• Provide gentle water flow to prevent algae buildup

✅ Benefits of Anubias Nana on Rock

• Ready-to-use – no planting needed

• Ideal for beginners and low-maintenance tanks

• Very hardy and tolerant of varying conditions

• Compatible with shrimp, snails, bettas, goldfish, and cichlids

• Works well in nano tanks, mid-size aquascapes, and blackwater tanks

• Suitable for low-light and low-tech setups

🧩 Placement Ideas

• Foreground accent in nano tanks

• Cluster multiple on rocks for a natural riverbed look

• Place around driftwood for layered aquascaping

• Use in shrimp tanks as shelter and grazing ground