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Anubias nana

the original Anubias - easy to grow & ideal for beginners

the original Anubias - easy to grow & ideal for beginners

Regular price
£8.99
Regular price
Sale price
£8.99
    Quick Facts

    Common name: Dwarf Anubias

    Origin: Africa

    Position in Aquarium: Attach to wood/rock

    Grows up to (cm): 25 cm

    Pot Size: 5 cm

    Growth rate: Slow

    Description

    Anubias aquarium plant (Anubias nana) is a compact, slow-growing plant native to tropical West Africa. It is popular for its attractive dark green leaves (up to 6cm long and 3cm wide) and easy care, making it ideal for beginners.

    This anubias aquarium plant thrives in low to moderate light, does not require CO₂, and can be grown when attached to rocks or driftwood. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral water and temperatures between 22–28°C. Though slow to establish, it is hardy and highly adaptable.

    Propagation is simple—divide the rhizome into sections, each with leaves and roots, then reattach in the aquarium.

    Beyond appearance, the anubias aquarium plant provides shelter for fish and invertebrates, helps improve water quality, and contributes oxygen, making it a reliable choice for all aquarists.

      Plant Sizes

      You’ll receive a healthy, rooted plant in a pot, similar to those shown. Each one is hand-checked before dispatch.

      Shipping

      Same-day dispatch on orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Tracked 24 Service from £4.99, DPD Express from £6.99.

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      Customers praised this aquarium plant for arriving in excellent condition with healthy, vibrant foliage and strong roots. Many noted it's "great for the aquarium keeping hobby" and ideal for shrimp breeding. Shoppers appreciated it creates beautiful shadows and texture. Must be attached to wood/rock, not buried. One customer experienced rotting issues.

      • This is one of my favourite plants for the aquarium keeping hobby.
      • Beautiful, healthy foliage and some flowers. I was able to split it into 2 plants.
      • Nice size plant really bushy and green some nice sized roots too.
      • 5 stars: 242 (85%)
      • 4 stars: 21 (7%)
      • 3 stars: 15 (5%)
      • 2 stars: 4 (1%)
      • 1 star: 2 (1%)
      Some of the reviews shown are from related products the merchant grouped with this one.
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      Alan M. (Leeds, GB)
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      Plants arrived quickly, they all look healthy

      Plants arrived quickly, they all look healthy. I’m positive that they’ll all be great when they grow more. Very pleased indeed and would recommend them to anyone wanting to add colour to their setup.

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      Andy E. (Cardiff, GB)
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      Next day delivery carefully packaged and very

      Next day delivery carefully packaged and very good quality plants

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      Sarah (Wigan, GB)
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      Beautiful healthy plant

      Beautiful healthy plant. Much bigger than expected. Arrived quickly and package nicely. Would order agaib

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      Wendy A. (Fulham, GB)
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      They were really lovely but were too tasty as my

      They were really lovely but were too tasty as my fantail goldfish ate them all in one day. I got them as they were algae eaters and i like floating plants. I’ll have to find something similar that he wont eat.

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      Etsy c.

      Expected more than a tiny wee tub for nearly 10quid including 5 quid postage. Alot of money could have been saved on post by maybe using a jiffy bag instead of a box big enough to put about 40 wee tubs in instead of just the one. The plants are good quality but feel ripped off for paying 10 quid including unnecessary postage costs.

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      Lesley W. (Chichester, GB)
      Beautiful addition to a green tank

      Very healthy plant as always. Better than high street outlets

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      Andrew L. (Muir of Ord, GB)
      Epic plant

      (Anunias Nana - plant pictured, attached to the fake wood in the middle)

      This is one of my favourite plants for the aquarium keeping hobby.

      I've bought this plant from Aqua Essentials (AE) on 2 occasions. On both occasions I've received an exceptionally healthy plant. The roots have been thick, healthy and bound throughout the container pot they grew up in.

      This plant is great because at the age you purchase it and as it gets older, it casts some great shadows into your tank. It adds loads of layers and texture.

      My red crystal shrimp love the nana and use it as a breeding ground. The bottom of the plant, by the roots, is very bushy. I can't quite see into it but I can tell it goes deep with leaves overlapping one another. This is a safe place for shrimp and I've had multiple adults at this point give birth within the plants dense leaf structure.

      The top of the plant casts some greater shadows. As the leaves grow up, the stalk that holds them grows tall until it overlooks the rest of your tank. These broad leaves are a nice bed for shrimp or other fish that may lay on their belly to rest.

      If you purchase one, please keep in mind you must glue this plant to an object such as a rock, wood or tank furniture. The roots of this plant collect nutrients from the water column instead of the substrate which is why it must be glued down. You must glue it to an object by its rhizome, if you don't glue it and decide to bury the plant, ensure you do not bury the rhizome or the plant will begin to rot and die. Bring scissors to your attempt at removing this plant from its pot, it may come a little entangled, but its so extremely worth any effort!

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      Gillian S. (Rossendale, GB)
      Delightful plant!

      I always love this plant, and it's good to know it also eats algae, if I read it right! It is a charming addition to the tank, in good condition and hopefully will last a while. I love to see how they move across the surface as the fishes swim about.

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      Cliff N. (Glenrothes, GB)
      latest addition 💞

      as always these plants arrived in great condition ...good roots and great size for immediate impact .

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      PHILLIP H. (Bournemouth, GB)
      Redred

      Plants arrived within 3 days Well packaged strong healthy plants they have grown 3 “ fast growing very pleased with them will order again

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      Ema M. (Ballymoney, GB)
      Beautiful

      Absolutely love my stem plants. Very healthy with really good roots. They've taken to the tank with no issues at all and brought much needed colour completely transforming my tank scape.

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      Billy c.

      I mean they look exactly like the photo when can you say that couldn't be happier

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      kevin b. (Bristol, GB)
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      good price

      good price, size was exactly what I needed, can highly recommend these plants

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      Tracey w. (Godalming, GB)
      Excellent aquarium plants but i wouldn't expect

      Excellent aquarium plants but i wouldn't expect any different thank you

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      Paul G. (Lambeth, GB)
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      Beautiful

      Beautiful..

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      David F. (Thornton Heath, GB)
      perfect

      perfect

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      Alastair S.
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      Great plants healthy and strong great additions to tank

      Excellent condition arrived quickly after ordering well packaged plants are all strong and healthy . Great value for the money .

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      alan s. (Kings Lynn, GB)
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      Plant not as good as previous plants all the

      Plant not as good as previous plants all the leaves have been falling off .even moved into a different tank.Hope it revitalises it self.Alan

      Hi Alan, we're sorry to hear about the issues with your plant. We have emailed you.

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      alan s. (Kings Lynn, GB)
      Plants were nice.

      Plants were nice not really my type the floating plant but put in a tank with endlers. Reason not into floating plant as blocks the filters.

      Y
      Yosef

      Anazing !!! Fresh!!!

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      Robert T. (Paisley, GB)
      Plants arrived on time and in wonderful condition

      Plants arrived on time and in wonderful condition. Planted and are growing beautifully.
      Would definitely recommend

      K
      Kate (Belfast, GB)
      Good healthy plants, quick delivery, well

      Good healthy plant quick delivery, well packed, some if the leaves have dropped off but it seems to be coming round a bit now in my aquarium. Would recommend

      J
      Johnny p.

      With aquascaping in mind would this be suited to the front or the back of the aquarium

      Aqua Essentials

      gosh - that's a very personal question in so much as it depends what you like the look of. You can use the filter on the potted plants page to choose plants according to size such as foreground, midground or background

      Product FAQs

      Helpful details before you buy.

      How do you plant Anubias in an aquarium?

      Anubias aquarium plants should not be buried in substrate. Instead, attach them to rocks, driftwood, or decorations using thread or glue, keeping the rhizome exposed to prevent rotting.

      How do you plant Anubias nana in an aquarium?

      To plant Anubias nana, attach it to hard surfaces like rocks or driftwood. Ensure the rhizome stays above the substrate, as burying it can damage the plant.

      How do you plant Anubias barteri in an aquarium?

      Anubias barteri is planted the same way as other Anubias species—by attaching it to rocks or driftwood. It should not be fully buried in substrate, as the rhizome needs water flow around it.

      How do you propagate Anubias aquarium plants?

      Anubias plants are propagated by dividing the rhizome. Cut the rhizome into sections, ensuring each piece has leaves and roots, then reattach them to surfaces in the aquarium.

      How should Anubias be planted in my aquarium?

      Anubias should be placed in low to moderate light areas and attached to decorations rather than planted in substrate. This helps prevent rot and promotes healthy growth.

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      the original Anubias - easy to grow & ideal for beginners

      Easy care Low light Attach to wood or rock CO2 not required
      Regular price
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      About this plant

      Anubias aquarium plant (Anubias nana) is a compact, slow-growing plant native to tropical West Africa. It is popular for its attractive dark green leaves (up to 6cm long and 3cm wide) and easy care, making it ideal for beginners.

      This anubias aquarium plant thrives in low to moderate light, does not require CO₂, and can be grown when attached to rocks or driftwood. It prefers slightly acidic to neutral water and temperatures between 22–28°C. Though slow to establish, it is hardy and highly adaptable.

      Propagation is simple—divide the rhizome into sections, each with leaves and roots, then reattach in the aquarium.

      Beyond appearance, the anubias aquarium plant provides shelter for fish and invertebrates, helps improve water quality, and contributes oxygen, making it a reliable choice for all aquarists.

        Product FAQs

        How do you plant Anubias in an aquarium?

        Anubias aquarium plants should not be buried in substrate. Instead, attach them to rocks, driftwood, or decorations using thread or glue, keeping the rhizome exposed to prevent rotting.

        How do you plant Anubias nana in an aquarium?

        To plant Anubias nana, attach it to hard surfaces like rocks or driftwood. Ensure the rhizome stays above the substrate, as burying it can damage the plant.

        How do you plant Anubias barteri in an aquarium?

        Anubias barteri is planted the same way as other Anubias species—by attaching it to rocks or driftwood. It should not be fully buried in substrate, as the rhizome needs water flow around it.

        How do you propagate Anubias aquarium plants?

        Anubias plants are propagated by dividing the rhizome. Cut the rhizome into sections, ensuring each piece has leaves and roots, then reattach them to surfaces in the aquarium.

        How should Anubias be planted in my aquarium?

        Anubias should be placed in low to moderate light areas and attached to decorations rather than planted in substrate. This helps prevent rot and promotes healthy growth.