Anubias Nana Golden

Anubias barteri var. nana Golden

📍 West Africa

Anubias Nana Golden is a compact, slow-growing rhizome plant prized for its distinctive golden-yellow foliage that intensifies under moderate lighting. This dwarf variety features small, heart-shaped leaves and is ideal for creating focal points in foreground to midground aquascapes. Its hardy nature and low maintenance requirements make it perfect for beginners and experienced aquarists alike.

Tank Mates

Amano Shrimp

Non-destructive, will not uproot or damage leaves; excellent algae control

excellent

Red Cherry Shrimp

Peaceful, small, will not disturb the plant or rhizome attachment

excellent

Otocinclus

Gentle algae eater that respects plants and won't damage delicate leaves

good

Neon Tetra

Small, peaceful schooling fish that provide visual contrast without harming the plant

excellent

Dwarf Gourami

Calm temperament; generally ignores plants and provides interesting movement

good

Anubias Snow White

Complementary plant variety; pairs well visually and shares identical care requirements

excellent

Common Diseases

Rhizome Rot

Symptoms

Soft, blackened rhizome; foul odor; leaves yellowing and detaching from rhizome

Treatment

Ensure rhizome is never buried in substrate; improve water circulation; remove affected portions with sterile tools; reattach healthy sections to new hardscape

Algae Overgrowth on Leaves

Symptoms

Green or brown algae coating leaf surfaces; reduced light penetration; stunted appearance

Treatment

Increase water circulation; reduce lighting duration; manually remove algae with soft brush; introduce algae-eating shrimp (Amano or Red Cherry); maintain nutrient balance to prevent excess algae

Leaf Yellowing / Iron Deficiency

Symptoms

Yellowing of new leaves while veins remain green; pale, washed-out appearance

Treatment

Add liquid all-in-one fertilizer or iron supplement weekly; ensure adequate lighting to support photosynthesis; check water parameters for nutrient imbalances

Melting on Transition

Symptoms

Leaves becoming transparent, mushy, or dissolving after planting; rapid leaf loss

Treatment

This is normal during acclimation; maintain stable water parameters; ensure good water circulation; do not remove affected leaves immediately—new growth will emerge; be patient (2–4 weeks)

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Quick Facts

co2: not required
lighting: low
placement: epiphyte
substrate: Epiphyte—attach rhizome to hardscape (wood, rock, or driftwood) using thread or fishing line; do not bury the rhizome or it will rot. Substrate type is irrelevant.
growth rate: slow