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Here’s all about Anubias ‘Dragon Claw’ on Rock – a bold and artistic aquarium plant with deeply lobed leaves, mounted on natural stone for ease and style in aquascaping:


🌿 Anubias ‘Dragon Claw’ on Rock – Overview

  • Scientific Name: Anubias barteri variant ‘Dragon Claw’

  • Common Name: Anubias Dragon Claw on Rock

  • Type: Rhizome plant (epiphyte)

  • Mounting Style: Attached to lava rock, slate, or dragon stone

  • Growth Rate: Slow

  • Best Use: Midground feature or artistic foreground accent


🌱 Plant Features

  • Leaf Color: Deep green, sometimes glossy

  • Leaf Shape: Dramatically lobed and claw-like, giving it a “dragon claw” appearance

  • Leaf Size: 5–12 cm depending on maturity

  • Plant Height: 10–20 cm

  • Growth Habit: Bushy with outward-reaching lobed leaves

  • Rock Base: Natural stone supports the plant and prevents rhizome burial

💡 The unique, jagged leaf shape makes it ideal for fantasy or nature-themed aquascapes.


💡 Care Requirements

Parameter Details
Lighting Low to medium (excess light may cause algae)
CO₂ Not essential, but enhances growth and form
Substrate Not needed – mounted on hardscape
Fertilization Liquid ferts occasionally for healthy color
Water Temp 20–28°C (68–82°F)
pH Range 6.0–7.5
Water Hardness Soft to moderately hard

🧽 Maintenance Tips

  • Ready to place – no need to plant or tie

  • Do not bury the rhizome — keep rock above substrate

  • Clean leaves gently to prevent algae accumulation

  • Maintain mild water flow for good health

  • Trim damaged or older leaves to promote new growth


Benefits of Anubias Dragon Claw on Rock

  • Dramatic, sculptural foliage – stands out in aquascapes

  • Pre-mounted for easy placement and repositioning

  • Rhizome stays safe from rot

  • Hardy and low maintenance, perfect for all skill levels

  • Works well in fantasy, jungle, or blackwater layouts

  • Compatible with shrimp, bettas, snails, and most tropical fish


🧩 Aquascaping Ideas

  • Use as a centerpiece on driftwood or stone clusters

  • Pair with Bucephalandra, moss, or red plants for contrast

  • Ideal in nano tanks as a unique foreground showpiece

  • Add to dark or themed scapes for an exotic feel (dragon-inspired, forest floor, etc.)


🛠️ DIY Tip (If Not Pre-Mounted)

To make your own:

  • Use aquarium-safe glue gel

  • Gently glue the rhizome (not roots) to a porous rock

  • Let it sit briefly, then place in your aquarium



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