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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

Parameter Details
Lighting Low to medium (avoid direct bright light)
CO₂ Not required, but improves growth
Substrate Not needed – plant is anchored to hardscape
Fertilization Optional liquid fertilizers
Water Temp 20–28°C (68–82°F)
pH Range 6.0–7.5
Water Hardness Soft to moderately hard

🧽 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



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