Anubias Nana Golden
Anubias Nana Golden - Unique Golden Yellow Variant
The Anubias Nana Golden is a unique, specially bred variety with beautiful light green to almost yellow leaves. This rare plant is a real eye-catcher in any aquarium, combining the robustness of the Anubias Nana with a unique golden-yellow color that creates a stunning pop of color. The plant remains compact, reaching a maximum height of 15 cm, and grows very slowly, making it perfect for the mid-range of your aquarium.
Why choose the Anubias Nana Golden?
- Unique golden yellow color: Light green to almost yellow leaves - very rare
- Specially bred: Special cultivar that does not occur in the wild
- Compact size: Maximum 15cm high, perfect for the mid-range
- Very slow grower: Minimal maintenance, stable plant
- Extremely easy: Requires little light, ideal for beginners
- Robust: Sturdy leaves, suitable for cichlid aquariums
- Color accent: Provides a beautiful contrast with dark green plants
- Collector's Item: Perfect for fans of special Anubias variants
Care and Placement
The Anubias Nana Golden 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: Attach with thin wire or aquarium glue to driftwood or stones
- Middle zone accent: The golden yellow color immediately attracts attention
- As a focal point: Use as a solitary plant for maximum effect
- In groups: Combine with dark green Anubias for color contrast
Over time, the plant's roots will naturally attach to the decorative material. It grows very slowly, allowing you to enjoy a stable, low-maintenance planting with a unique color for a long time.
Technical Specifications
- Placement: Middle zone | on wood and/or stone
- Maximum height: 15 cm
- Leaf color: Light green to golden yellow
- Temperature: 22-26°C
- pH: 5.0-8.0
- KH: 0-21
- CO2: 5-40 mg/l (not required, but promotes growth)
- Light requirements: Little
- Origin: Africa (cultivated variety)
- Family: Araceae
- Type: Rhizome plant
- Propagation: By division of the rhizome
- Other names: Anubias barteri var. nana 'Golden Heart', 'Gold', 'Golden', Anubias sp. 'Gold'
Perfect for Colorful Aquascapes
The Anubias Nana Golden is ideal for aquascapers looking for a pop of color. This plant is perfect for:
- Nature Aquarium style with color contrasts
- Collections of special Anubias variants
- Cichlid aquariums (robust leaves)
- Low-tech aquariums without CO2
- Aquariums where you want a golden yellow accent
- As a focal point in the middle zone
- Combinations with dark green plants for contrast
Combination tips
Pair the Anubias Nana Golden with dark green Anubias varieties like Anubias Barteri or Anubias Nana for a beautiful color contrast. It also pairs perfectly with red plants like Alternanthera for a colorful effect, or with Java moss on the same decorative material. The golden yellow color looks best against a dark background or next to dark green plants.
Please note: This is a specially bred variety that is not always in stock. The exact color intensity may vary depending on lighting conditions and nutrients. Order early to avoid disappointment!
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