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Anubias Glabra

Anubias barteri var. glabra

PlantaeTracheophytaMagnoliopsidaAlismatalesAraceae

📍 West Africa

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Narrow, elongated Anubias with pointed leaves. Grows taller than common Anubias varieties. Extremely hardy epiphyte.

Common Diseases

Rhizome Rot

Symptoms

Soft, mushy rhizome; dark discoloration; foul odor; leaf yellowing and melting

Treatment

Remove affected plant, trim away rotted portions with sterile tools, and replant in clean substrate. Improve water circulation and reduce organic buildup. Ensure rhizome is not buried in substrate.

Algae Overgrowth

Symptoms

Green, brown, or black algae coating leaves; reduced light penetration; plant appears smothered

Treatment

Gently brush algae off leaves with a soft brush. Reduce lighting duration to 6-8 hours daily, increase water changes, and add algae-eating fish or shrimp like Amano Shrimp or Otocinclus.

Nutrient Deficiency

Symptoms

Slow or stunted growth; pale or yellowing new leaves; thin, weak stems

Treatment

Dose liquid all-in-one fertilizer weekly according to package instructions. Ensure adequate lighting (low-medium) and consider adding macronutrients if deficiency persists.

Melting

Symptoms

Leaves become translucent, mushy, and dissolve; rapid leaf loss

Treatment

Often occurs during acclimation to new tank conditions. Maintain stable water parameters, ensure good water circulation, and be patient—new leaves typically emerge within weeks as the plant adjusts.

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Quick Facts

co2
not required
lighting
low-medium
placement
midground/attached
difficulty
easy
growthRate
slow

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