Anubias Nana Mini

Anubias Nana Mini - Ultra Compact Dwarf Anubias

The Anubias Nana Mini is an ultra-compact variety within the Anubias family, reaching a maximum height of only 5 cm. This miniature plant is perfect for nano aquariums and detailed foreground plantings. The Anubias Nana Mini combines the robustness and easy care of the Anubias Nana with an extremely compact size, making it ideal for aquascapers looking for a small yet powerful foreground plant.

Why choose the Anubias Nana Mini?

• Ultra compact: Maximum 5 cm high, perfect for nano aquariums
• Extremely easy: Normal light required, ideal for beginners
• Very robust: Strong, compact leaves that can withstand most fish
• Slow grower: Minimal maintenance, no constant trimming required
• Versatile placement: Front and middle zone, on wood or stone
• Aquascaping favorite: Popular for miniature aquascapes
• Wide temperature tolerance: Thrives at 22-30°C

Care and Placement

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

• On small stones: Create a natural miniature landscape
• On small driftwood: Attach with thin wire or superglue for a natural look
• Front zone planting: Use as a compact foreground plant
• Nano aquariums: Perfectly suited for small aquariums from 10 liters
• Middle zone accent: Also suitable for the middle zone in very small aquariums

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 for a long time.

Technical Specifications

• Placement: Front & center zone | on wood and/or stone
• Maximum height: 5 cm
• Leaf color: 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: Normal
• Origin: West Africa
• Family: Araceae
• Type: Rhizome plant
• Other name: Dwarf Anubias
• Propagation: By division of the rhizome

Perfect for Nano Aquascaping

The Anubias Nana 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 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

Combination tips

Combine the Anubias Nana Mini with slightly larger Anubias varieties like Anubias Nana (middle zone) and Anubias Barteri (back zone) for a perfect layered effect with natural scale. It also pairs perfectly with Anubias Bonsai (even smaller), small Bucephalandra varieties, or mosses like Flame Moss. For a natural look, combine the plant with small rocks and driftwood in a Nature Aquarium style.