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Anubias Nana Pinto
Anubias barteri var. nana Pinto
Also known as Pinto Anubias, White Pinto Anubias
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Liliopsida›Alismatales›Araceae
Anubias Nana Pinto is a compact dwarf variety of Anubias barteri featuring distinctive variegated foliage with white, cream, and green patterning on its leaves. This slow-growing epiphytic plant reaches only 2-4 inches tall, making it ideal for small aquariums and foreground hardscape placement. Like all Anubias, it is extremely hardy and requires minimal care, thriving in low to medium light without CO2 supplementation.
Where it's from
Native to Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, Guinea, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast and 2 more
The range of its wild species, Anubias barteri var. nana Pinto.
At a glance
- CO₂
- not required
- Growth
- Slow
- Placement
- epiphyte
- Temp
- 72–79°F
- 22–26°C
- pH
- 6.0-7.5
- GH
- 71–143 ppm
- 4–8 dGH
Ammonia 0 ppm and nitrate under 20 ppm.
Compatible livestock
See all 6Non-destructive algae eater; will not uproot or damage the plant
Peaceful invertebrate; safe with delicate variegated foliage
Small, peaceful fish that will not disturb the plant or rhizome
Algae grazer that respects plant tissue and will not uproot
Peaceful community fish; will not damage leaves or rhizome
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Common diseases 4Rhizome Rot, Algae on Leaves, Leaf Yellowing / Iron Deficiency, Melting on Transition
Rhizome Rot
Soft, blackened rhizome; mushy texture; foul odor; leaf yellowing and melting
Ensure rhizome is not buried in substrate; improve water circulation; remove affected portions with sterile knife; check for ammonia/nitrite spikes
Algae on Leaves
Green, brown, or black algae coating leaf surfaces; reduced light penetration; variegation obscured
Gently brush algae off with soft brush or cloth; reduce light duration to 8-10 hours daily; increase water changes; add algae-eating shrimp or fish
Leaf Yellowing / Iron Deficiency
Yellowing of new leaves while veins remain green; stunted growth; pale variegation
Add comprehensive liquid fertilizer with iron; dose 1-2x weekly; ensure adequate micronutrients; check water parameters for deficiencies
Melting on Transition
Sudden leaf transparency, mushy texture, and leaf loss after planting or water parameter change
Maintain stable water parameters; acclimate slowly to new tank conditions over 1-2 weeks; ensure adequate light and water flow; trim affected leaves
Legality
No state or federal restrictions on record.
Not legal advice, and possibly incomplete or out of date. Rules vary by state and change over time; check with your state wildlife or agriculture agency before buying, keeping or shipping it.
The care information here is written with AI help, so it can contain mistakes. Spot one? Tell us and we'll fix it. Native range: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) (CC BY 4.0).
At a glance
- CO₂
- not required
- Growth
- Slow
- Placement
- epiphyte
- Temp
- 72–79°F22–26°C
- pH
- 6.0-7.5
- GH
- 71–143 ppm4–8 dGH
Ammonia 0 ppm and nitrate under 20 ppm.
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