Plant Profile
Skip the superglue and fishing line with Anubias Barteri Petite Round on Lava Stone, which comes pre-bound and ready for instant placement. Featuring dark green, compact leaves with smooth, rounded edges, this charming dwarf variety offers a lush, button-like appearance that fits seamlessly into foreground and midground layouts. Because it arrives established on porous lava rock, it takes all the guesswork out of mounting epiphytes. Growing to a compact height of 2 to 4 inches, it is perfectly suited for low-tech aquariums or humid emersed setups, allowing you to drop a healthy, established accent straight into your aquascape without worrying about buried rhizomes or floating plants.
Key Features & Benefits
- Pre-attached to natural lava rock for instant, hassle-free placement anywhere in your aquarium or terrarium.
- Compact, smooth, round leaves create a neat, tidy dwarf aesthetic that excels in nano tanks and tight hardscape layouts.
- Incredibly resilient, low-light tolerant, and tough enough to withstand grazing from active fish, snails, and dwarf shrimp.
Care & Planting Instructions
- Place the pre-attached lava stone directly onto substrate or nestle it into hardscape crevices; do not bury the rhizome.
- Maintain stable water parameters to ensure smooth acclimation and reduce leaf shedding.
- Avoid intense light and ensure healthy water flow to prevent slow-growing leaves from collecting spot algae.
- COâ‚‚ is optional but improves growth speed and leaf density.
- Learn more about planting these species by reading our guide on How to Plant Epiphyte Aquatic Plants.
- Master long-term care and propagation with the article All About Anubias Aquarium Plants.
Quick Facts
Listed information should be treated as general guidelines only. Team Buce Plant encourages you to do thorough research to ensure healthy growth!
| Attribute |
Specification |
| Scientific Name |
Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite Round' |
| Common Name(s) |
Anubias Barteri Petite Round on Lava Stone, Anubias Petite Round |
| Family |
Araceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy |
Epiphyte (Rhizome / Pre-attached Hardscape) |
| Care Difficulty |
Easy / Beginner-Friendly |
| Light Requirement |
Low |
| CO2 Requirement |
Not Required but Beneficial |
| Placement / Usage |
Foreground, Midground Crevices |
| Height / Size |
2-4 inches |
| Growth Rate |
Slow to Moderate |
| Water Parameters |
pH 6.0 – 7.5 | Temperature 68°F – 82°F (20°C – 28°C) |
| Propagation Method |
Separate by Rhizome Division |
| Origin |
West Africa / Cultivar |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I plant Anubias Barteri Petite Round on Lava Stone?
Place the pre-attached lava stone directly onto substrate or wedge it into hardscape crevices. Keep the central rhizome fully exposed to open water movement to prevent rot.
2. Does it require CO2 or high lighting?
No. It thrives in low to moderate lighting without CO2 injection. While adding CO2 speeds up growth, it is completely optional.
3. Is this plant safe for shrimp, snails, and fish?
Yes, Anubias is 100% safe for all freshwater fish, shrimp (including sensitive Caridina and Neocaridina), and snails. Its tough leaves are also resistant to plant-eating fish like cichlids or goldfish.
