Anubias Golden Coin

Anubias Golden Coin - Unique Variant with Round Leaves

The Anubias Golden Coin is a unique and relatively new variety from Africa with strikingly round leaves of about 4 cm across. This unique plant combines the robustness of the Anubias Nana with a characteristic leaf structure that resembles small coins – hence the name 'Golden Coin'. The leaves are initially brownish-red and turn a beautiful dark green as they age, creating a dynamic color change in your aquarium.

Why choose the Anubias Golden Coin?

• Unique round leaves: Characteristic coin shape of about 4 cm, different from all other Anubias
• Color change: Leaves start brown-red and turn dark green – beautiful color gradient
• Compact size: Maximum 15 cm high, perfect for the front area
• As strong as Anubias Nana: Robust and easy to maintain
• Low light requirements: Ideal for low-tech aquariums and beginners
• Slow grower: Minimal maintenance, no constant trimming required
• Eye-catcher: The round leaves immediately attract attention

Care and Placement

The Anubias Golden Coin is a rhizome plant, meaning the rootstock (rhizome) should not be buried under sand or gravel to prevent rot. You can use the plant in several ways:

• On decoration: Glue or tie the plant on stone or wood with thin wire or aquarium glue
• Foreground Accent: The round leaves create a nice focal point in the foreground
• As a solitary plant: Let the unique leaf structure speak for itself
• In groups: Create a carpet effect with multiple plants

Over time, the plant's roots will naturally attach to the decorative material. It grows slowly, and its sturdy leaves are resistant to most fish.

Technical Specifications

• Placement: Front zone | on wood and/or stone
• Maximum height: 15 cm
• Leaf size: About 4 cm (round)
• Leaf color: Brown-red (young) → Dark green (old)
• Temperature: 24-30°C
• pH: 5.0-8.0
• KH: 0-21
• CO2: 5-40 mg/l (not required, but promotes growth)
• Light requirements: Little
• Origin: Africa
• Family: Araceae
• Type: Rhizome plant
• Propagation: By division of the rhizome

Perfect for Unique Aquascapes

The Anubias Golden Coin is ideal for aquascapers looking for something unique and eye-catching. This plant is perfect for:

• Nature Aquarium style with a focus on unique plants
• Foreground accents in larger aquascapes
• Nano aquariums where the round leaves really come into their own
• Low-tech aquariums without CO2
• Aquariums where you want to see color changes
• Collections of special Anubias variants

Combination tips

Combine Anubias Golden Coin with other Anubias varieties, such as Anubias Nana Petite (smaller leaves) and Anubias Barteri (larger leaves), for an interesting contrast in leaf shapes. It also pairs well with Bucephalandra species or mosses like Java moss. The rounded leaves create a beautiful contrast with elongated foliage plants like Cryptocoryne or Vallisneria.