Common Name: Anubias Nana Golden
Anubias Nana Golden is the vibrant, chartreuse sibling of the classic Anubias Nana, and it is ready to bring a major golden hour glow-up to your tank. If your current layout is looking a bit too uniformly dark and you are searching for a way to make your hardscape pop, this eye-catching variant is here to help you strike gold. Its bright yellow-green foliage creates a stunning high-contrast focal point when nestled against dark lava rocks, shadowy driftwood, or deep green mosses.
By choosing the Tissue Culture version of this plant, you are guaranteed a 100% pest-free, algae-free, and pesticide-free start for your aquarium. These plants are grown in-vitro in a sterile laboratory setting, ensuring no unwanted snails or hitchhikers enter your system. While these plantlets start smaller and require more time to mature, they offer the cleanest and most reliable method for establishing a healthy colony in planted tanks.
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 'Golden' |
| Common Name(s) | Anubias Nana Golden |
| Family | Araceae |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Epiphyte (Rhizome) |
| Care Difficulty | Easy / Beginner-Friendly |
| Light Requirement | Low |
| CO2 Requirement | Recommended for TC transition |
| Placement / Usage | Foreground, Nano Hardscape, Midground Crevices |
| Height / Size | 3 – 5 inches |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| 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 / Lab Tissue Culture |
1. How do I plant Anubias Nana Golden?
Attach the plant directly to driftwood or rocks using aquarium-safe super glue gel, thread, or fishing line. Keep the rhizome above the substrate to prevent rot.
2. Does it require CO2 or high lighting?
No. It thrives in low lighting without CO2 injection. While adding CO2 speeds up growth and aids in the tissue culture transition, it is completely optional.
3. Is this plant safe for shrimp, snails, and fish?
Yes, Anubias Nana Golden 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.
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Overall rating: 4.93617 / 5 from 47 reviews.
Anubias Nana Golden Tissue Culture is a low-maintenance plant suitable for beginners in planted tanks. It thrives in various environments, prefers low light, and can grow in both aquariums and terrariums. Known for its attractive golden color and ease of propagation, it's a slow-growing plant that benefits from stable water parameters.
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"Excellent little tissue cultures in perfect condition-love the color of these healthy leaves!"
"Beautiful vibrant looking plants perfectly in a tissue culture free from any snails. Love them so much, they look very good attached to my spiderwood"
"Plant arrived on time and super healthy, no dying leaves or browning. Plant is still in good shape a few weeks later in the tank"
"Very pleased with the amount I received in the small cup. Very healthy and happy little anubias"
"I accidentally bought the small cup, but after receiving im glad i did. It started off small and now its sprouted new leaves that make it look so full."
"Only 5 small pieces, but arrived healthy and in great condition. Growing well in my low-tech setup and shows no issues. Very satisfied."
"Awesome portion of gorgeous plants! Still thriving weeks later. I got about 5 plants with mine"
"Great quality plant, currently growing well on egg crate 🤑"
"Just one rhizome for the “small” cup. I guess I should have realized how much they would be giving for the small. Besides that, plant came in perfect condition"
"This worked great"
