Livestock compatible with Anubias Nana
Anubias barteri var. nana
6 rated pairings from the Anubias Nana care guide. Compatibility here means water, temperament, tank zone and adult size all line up — the note on each card says why.
Excellent matches
5 · Same water, complementary zones, no conflict.
Otocinclus
Otocinclus vittatus
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful algae-eaters that won't damage plant leaves and benefit from the plant's shelter
Red Cherry Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.2" adult · Peaceful
Gentle invertebrates that graze on algae and biofilm without harming the plant structure
Neon Tetra
Paracheirodon innesi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Small, peaceful schooling fish that provide visual interest without disturbing the plant
Java Moss
Taxiphyllum barbieri
Excellent companion plant; can be attached nearby to create a lush foreground landscape
Cryptocoryne Wendtii
Cryptocoryne wendtii
Similar care requirements and growth rate; creates a cohesive planted aesthetic
Good matches
1 · Compatible with normal care — watch space and numbers.Also recommended alongside Anubias Nana
Species whose own guides list Anubias Nana as a tank mate.
Amazon Sword
Echinodorus grisebachii
Ember Tetra
Hyphessobrycon amandae
10 gal min · 0.8" adult · Peaceful
Rotala Rotundifolia
Rotala rotundifolia
Cherry Barb
Puntius titteya
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Java Fern Windelov
Microsorum pteropus 'Windelov'
Black Neon Tetra
Hyphessobrycon herbertaxelrodi
10 gal min · 1.5" adult · Peaceful
Sagittaria Subulata
Sagittaria subulata
Chocolate Neocaridina Shrimp
Neocaridina davidi
5 gal min · 1.25" adult · Peaceful
Christmas Moss
Vesicularia montagnei
Monte Carlo
Micranthemum tweediei
Salvinia
Salvinia minima
Staurogyne Repens
Staurogyne repens
Bacopa Monnieri
Bacopa monnieri
Cabomba
Cabomba caroliniana
Hygrophila Pinnatifida
Hygrophila pinnatifida
Banana Plant
Nymphoides aquatica
Bucephalandra Kedagang
Bucephalandra sp. 'Kedagang'
Cardinal Tetra
Paracheirodon axelrodi
15 gal min · 2" adult · Peaceful
Cryptocoryne Lucens
Cryptocoryne lucens
Emerald Dwarf Rasbora
Danio erythromicron
10 gal min · 1" adult · Peaceful
Lobelia Cardinalis
Lobelia cardinalis
Powder Blue Dwarf Gourami
Trichogaster lalius
15 gal min · 3.5" adult · Semi-aggressive
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