Anubias ‘Golden Nana’

Buy Anubias ‘Golden Nana’ for your aquarium. This beautiful low light plant is prized for its bright golden-green leaves, compact size, and easy-care nature, making it perfect for planted tanks and nano aquariums.

Anubias ‘Golden Nana’ is a rare and eye-catching variation of Anubias nana that adds a lighter, brighter color contrast to aquascapes. Hardy and slow growing, it is ideal for beginners, shrimp tanks, and aquariums with low to moderate lighting.

🌿 Why You’ll Love This Plant

• Bright golden-green leaves for a unique look
• Compact size perfect for nano tanks
• Thrives in low light aquariums
• Hardy and beginner-friendly
• Excellent for driftwood and rock attachment

📋 Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Golden’
• Common Name: Golden Nana, Anubias Golden Nana
• Plant Type: Rhizome plant
• Placement: Foreground to Midground
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Difficulty: Easy

💡 Care Requirements

• Lighting: Low to Moderate
• CO₂: Not required
• Substrate: Not required if attached to hardscape
• Fertilization: Optional liquid fertilizer

💧 Water Parameters

• Temperature: 72–82°F
• pH: 6.0–7.8
• Hardness: Soft to moderate

🌱 Aquascaping Tips

• Attach to driftwood or rocks instead of burying the rhizome
• Use as a bright accent plant in darker aquascapes
• Combine with green mosses and darker Anubias varieties for contrast
• Avoid intense direct lighting to reduce algae growth

🔗 Explore More

Looking for more easy plants? Check out Anubias barteri ‘Striped’ or browse our Live Aquarium Plants Collection.

🔍 Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anubias ‘Golden Nana’ beginner-friendly?
Yes, it is a hardy and easy plant that does very well in beginner aquariums.

Can I plant it in substrate?
No, the rhizome should not be buried. It does best attached to hardscape.

Does it need CO₂?
No, CO₂ is not required for healthy growth.

Why are the leaves getting algae?
Slow-growing plants like Anubias can collect algae if exposed to too much light. Lowering light intensity can help.