Anubias Nana Bolang

Anubias Nana Bolang - Compact Variety with Lush Leaves

The Anubias Nana Bolang is a unique, compact variety within the Anubias family, characterized by its lush, dark green leaves and elegant appearance. With a maximum height of only 10 cm, this plant is perfect for the front of your aquarium. The Anubias Nana Bolang combines the robustness and easy care of the Anubias Nana with a striking, compact growth habit that suits any aquascaping style.

Why choose the Anubias Nana Bolang?

• Lush Leaves: Dense, dark green leaves for a full appearance
• Compact size: Maximum 10 cm high, perfect for the front area
• Elegant appearance: Striking plant that suits any style
• Easy to maintain: Requires little to normal light
• Very robust: Strong leaves that can withstand most fish
• Slow grower: Minimal maintenance, stable plant
• Versatile: Suitable for tropical and natural aquascapes

Care and Placement

The Anubias Nana Bolang is a rhizome plant, meaning the rootstock (rhizome) should not be buried under sand or gravel to prevent rot. Its compact growth makes this plant perfect for:

• On decoration: Attach with thin wire or aquarium glue to driftwood or stones
• Foreground planting: The compact growth is ideal for the foreground
• As an accent: The lush leaves draw attention
• In groups: Combine several plants for a densely planted effect

Over time, the plant's roots will naturally attach to the decorative material. It grows slowly, allowing you to enjoy a stable, low-maintenance planting with a lush appearance for a long time.

Technical Specifications

• Placement: Front zone | on wood and/or stone
• Maximum height: 10 cm
• Leaf color: Lush dark green
• Temperature: 22-30°C
• pH: 5.0-8.0
• KH: 0-21
• CO2: 5-40 mg/l (not required, but promotes growth)
• Light requirements: Low to normal
• Origin: Africa
• Family: Araceae
• Type: Rhizome plant
• Propagation: By division of the rhizome

Perfect for Various Aquascapes

The Anubias Nana Bolang is ideal for aquascapers looking for a compact plant with a lush appearance. It's perfect for:

• Nature Aquarium style with natural planting
• Tropical aquascapes with lush plants
• Nano aquariums where the plant really comes into its own
• As a focal point in the front zone
• Aquascapes where you want a full, dense planting
• Low-tech and high-tech aquariums
• Shrimp aquariums (perfect hiding place)

Combination tips

Combine the Anubias Nana Bolang with other Anubias varieties, such as Anubias Nana Petite (even smaller) and Anubias Nana (slightly larger), for a perfect layered effect. It also pairs perfectly with Anubias Bonsai or smaller Bucephalandra varieties. For a natural look, combine the plant with small rocks and driftwood in a Nature Aquarium style.