Anubias Nana

Description

Anubias nana is a hardy, slow-growing aquarium plant with broad, dark green leaves. Its key features include its adaptability to low-tech environments, easy maintenance, and benefit to water quality

Benefits

Aesthetic Appeal:

Its lush, dark green foliage adds a natural and vibrant look to the aquarium, enhancing the overall aquascape.

Algae Control (Indirect):

By consuming excess nutrients, it can help reduce the growth of algae in the aquarium.

Versatile for Aquascaping:

Its slow growth and hardiness make it a versatile plant for filling gaps and creating natural-looking landscapes in various aquarium size

Alternanthera reineckii,

Alternanthera reineckii, or Scarlet Temple, is a popular freshwater aquarium plant known for its vibrant red and purple leaves, compact growth, and ease of care. Its benefits include providing natural aesthetic appeal, creating hiding places for fish, , and helping to maintain water quality.

Care Requirements

Lighting:

Requires medium to high light intensity for best growth and vibrant coloration.

CO2 and Nutrients:

Benefits from CO2 supplementation and regular dosing of liquid fertilizers. A nutrient-rich substrate is also recommended.

Water Parameters:

Thrives in a wide range of water conditions, but prefers a pH between 5.5 and 7.5 and temperatures between 22-28°C.

Pruning:

Regular trimming helps maintain its compact size and encourages bushier growth, preventing it from growing into a single, leggy stem.