Anubias Bonsai – Compact Aquarium Plant

🌿 Anubias Bonsai – Compact Aquarium Plant

Description: The Anubias Bonsai is one of the smallest varieties of Anubias, making it an excellent choice for nano aquariums, aquascapes, and shrimp tanks. With its tiny, round, dark green leaves and slow growth, it adds a natural, lush look to hardscape layouts when attached to driftwood, rocks, or decor. Extremely hardy and low-maintenance, Anubias Bonsai thrives in low light and requires no CO₂, making it ideal for beginners and advanced aquascapers alike.

Care Information

• Care Level: Easy
• Lighting: Low to Medium
• CO₂: Not required
• Growth Rate: Very Slow
• Placement: Foreground or Midground (best attached to hardscape)
• Temperature: 70–82°F (21–28°C)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Substrate: Attach to driftwood, rocks, or decorations (do not bury rhizome)

Benefits

• Perfect for nano and shrimp tanks
• Extremely hardy and adaptable
• Adds natural beauty to aquascapes with tiny leaves
• Can be grown emersed or submerged
• Safe for all fish, shrimp, and snails

❓ FAQ

Q: How small does Anubias Bonsai grow?
A: Leaves are typically only 0.5–1 inch wide, with the plant staying compact at 2–4 inches tall.

Q: Can it be planted in gravel or sand?
A: Only if the rhizome is exposed—burying it will cause rot. Best attached to decor.

Q: Does it need fertilizer?
A: Not required, but occasional liquid ferts or root tabs can boost growth.

Q: Is it prone to algae?
A: Like all slow growers, keep it in shaded areas to avoid algae buildup on leaves.