Anubias congensis – Broad Leaf Aquarium Plant

🌿 Anubias congensis – Broad Leaf Aquarium Plant

The Anubias congensis Broad Leaf is a hardy aquarium plant featuring elongated, wide green leaves that bring a lush, natural look to freshwater aquascapes. Known for its durability and slow growth, this plant thrives when attached to driftwood, rocks, or hardscape, making it a perfect choice for aquascaping layouts and community tanks. Like all Anubias, it tolerates a wide range of conditions and is excellent for low-light aquariums, shrimp tanks, and beginner setups.

Care Information

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

Benefits

• Broad leaves provide a bold aquascape element
• Hardy and low-maintenance – perfect for beginners
• Provides natural shelter for shrimp and small fish
• Thrives in low-tech aquariums without CO₂ injection
• Great choice for community aquariums

❓ FAQ

Q: How big does Anubias congensis Broad Leaf grow?
A: It typically reaches 8–16 inches tall, making it suitable for medium to large tanks.

Q: Can I bury it in gravel?
A: No—burying the rhizome will cause rot. Always attach it to hardscape.

Q: Is it prone to algae?
A: Being a slow grower, it can attract algae on its leaves—best placed in shaded spots or with algae-eating tankmates.

Q: Will it flower underwater?
A: Yes, like other Anubias, it may produce small white spathes even when fully submerg