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Anubias heterophylla: A Stunning Background Aquatic Plant

Anubias heterophylla, originating from the lush waters of Africa, is a captivating aquatic plant perfect for enhancing the background of your aquarium. With its tall, ribbed, and wide dark green leaves, this plant adds a striking vertical element to your aquascape, creating a lush, natural appearance. Its unique growth pattern—primarily upward rather than horizontal—makes it an ideal choice for filling vertical space while maintaining an open layout.

Why Choose Anubias heterophylla?

• Elegant Vertical Growth: Its upward growth pattern ensures a balanced design and enhances the height of your aquascape.
• Wide, Ribbed Leaves: The broad, textured leaves grow larger with each new sprout, adding depth and dimension to your aquarium.
• Low Maintenance: Thrives in low light and does not require CO2 supplementation, making it perfect for low-tech setups.
• Durable and Resilient: Resistant to herbivorous fish, its sturdy leaves remain intact even in aquariums with active species.

Plant Details

Care and Maintenance

Anubias heterophylla is an easy-to-care-for plant that suits aquarists of all levels. It thrives in low to moderate light conditions, with minimal fertilisation requirements. This plant is best attached to hardscape such as rocks or driftwood using Moss Scapers Glue Gel, ensuring the rhizome remains above the substrate to prevent rotting. As it grows, its leaves will become progressively wider and longer, adding a natural and dynamic effect to your aquarium.

Benefits of Adding Anubias heterophylla

• Enhanced Aesthetics: Creates a lush and vertical focal point in your aquarium.
• Natural Shelter: Provides hiding spots for fish and invertebrates, reducing stress and encouraging natural behavior.
• Improved Water Quality: Like all live plants, it helps absorb excess nutrients, contributing to a healthier aquatic environment.

Anubias heterophylla is the perfect choice for aquarists looking to add a hardy, visually stunning plant to their setup. Whether used in a natural aquascape or as part of a more structured design, this plant will enhance the beauty and health of your aquarium.

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