Here’s all about Anubias gracilis on Rock — an elegant, unique-looking Anubias species mounted on rock for easy placement and long-term beauty in aquariums:

🌿 Anubias gracilis on Rock – Overview

• Scientific Name: Anubias gracilis

• Common Name: Anubias gracilis on Rock

• Plant Type: Rhizome-based epiphyte

• Mounting Style: Fixed to aquarium-safe rock (lava rock, slate, dragon stone, etc.)

• Growth Rate: Slow to moderate

• Best Placement: Midground to background

🌱 Plant Features

• Leaf Color: Light to deep green

• Leaf Shape: Distinctive triangular or arrowhead-shaped leaves

• Leaf Texture: Smooth with gentle curves

• Leaf Size: 6–10 cm long

• Plant Height: 15–25 cm (tall for an Anubias)

• Growth Habit: Upright rosette-like formation from a thick rhizome

• Rock Base: Offers stability and keeps rhizome free from rot

💡 One of the most graceful Anubias species, it adds architectural character to aquascapes.

💡 Care Requirements

🧽 Maintenance Tips

• Place rock above the substrate; never bury the rhizome

• Wipe leaves gently if algae appears

• Trim older or yellowing leaves to encourage fresh growth

• Ideal for tanks with gentle to moderate flow

• Can be shifted anytime during rescape

✅ Benefits of Anubias gracilis on Rock

• Architectural leaf shape – unique among Anubias types

• Easy-to-use, pre-mounted format

• Very hardy – tolerates a range of water conditions

• Great for low-tech aquariums and nano setups

• Algae-resistant thanks to thick, slow-growing leaves

• Ideal for betta tanks, shrimp setups, and community tanks

🧩 Aquascaping Ideas

• Use as a midground anchor plant for contrast

• Complements finer-leaved plants like Hydrocotyle tripartita, Hemianthus micranthemoides, or mosses

• Ideal for nature, jungle, and biotope layouts

• Works well in both nano and larger display tanks

🛠️ DIY Mounting Tip (If Not Pre-Attached)

• Use aquarium-safe super glue gel

• Attach the rhizome (not roots) to a porous rock

• Let it sit for 5–10 minutes before submerging