Anubias Nana Mini Mini

Anubias Nana Mini Mini - Very Small Dwarf Anubias

The Anubias Nana Mini Mini is a very small, compact plant with a unique, graceful appearance. This unique variety boasts beautiful deep green leaves with a glossy texture that immediately catches the eye. With a maximum height of only 5-10 cm, this plant is perfect for the front of your aquarium or as an accent on decorative elements. The Anubias Mini Mini is ideal for nano aquariums and detailed aquascapes where every centimeter counts.

Why choose the Anubias Nana Mini Mini?

• Very small: maximum 5-10 cm high, perfect for nano aquariums
• Glossy Leaves: Deep green leaves with a unique glossy texture
• Graceful appearance: Elegant, compact growth that stands out
• Easy to maintain: Requires normal light, ideal for beginners
• Very robust: Sturdy, compact leaves
• Slow grower: Minimal maintenance, stable plant
• Versatile placement: Front area or on decorative material

Care and Placement

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

• Foreground Planting: Create a beautiful contrast with other plants
• On small decorative materials: Attach to small stones or driftwood
• Nano aquariums: Perfectly suited for small aquariums from 10 liters
• As an accent: The glossy leaves attract attention
• In groups: Combine several plants for a carpet effect

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 foreground with a unique, glossy appearance for a long time.

Technical Specifications

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

Perfect for Nano Aquascaping

The Anubias Nana Mini Mini is an excellent choice for nano aquascaping and miniature aquariums. This plant is ideal for:

• Nano aquariums (10-30 liters)
• Iwagumi-style aquascapes with a focus on very compact plants
• Nature Aquarium foreground planting
• Detailed aquascapes with small decorative elements
• Low-tech and high-tech aquariums
• Shrimp aquariums (perfect hiding place)
• Paludaria and wabi-kusa setups
• As a contrast plant with glossy leaves

Combination tips

Combine the Anubias Nana Mini Mini with slightly larger Anubias varieties like Anubias Nana Mini (middle zone) and Anubias Nana (back zone) for a perfect layered effect with natural scale in nano aquariums. It also pairs perfectly with Anubias Bonsai (similar size), small Bucephalandra varieties, or mosses like Flame Moss. The glossy leaves create a beautiful contrast with matte foliage plants.