Anubias Minima on Christmas Moss Tower
Plant Profile
Think of this clever combo as the Swiss Army knife of your aquascape. The Anubias Minima on Christmas Moss Tower blends long, vibrant green leaves with a thick carpet of moss to deliver a striking focal point that works in multiple orientations. It's a great addition to help you master your layout design, functioning as a majestic vertical pillar or flipping sideways to become a cozy, moss-covered sanctuary for your favorite tank inhabitants, such as small fish or shrimp. Anubias and moss are famously beginner-friendly, so you can skip the learning curve and focus on enjoying your setup.
Key Features & Benefits
- The innovative vertical tower design lets you add immediate height and lush green architecture to your tank.
- Placing the tower horizontally creates a secret, cozy cave system that offers the perfect stress-free hiding spot for your shyest shrimp and nano fish.
- Both hardy species used on this tower easily tolerate low light and low carbon dioxide conditions.
Care & Planting Instructions
- Place the tower directly onto your substrate either vertically as a pillar or horizontally as a cave without burying any part of the green Anubias rhizome to prevent the plant from melting or rotting.
- Occasionally trim the Christmas moss using aquascaping shears to maintain its compact shape.
- Propagate your thriving tower in the future by cleanly snipping the moss strands or carefully slicing the Anubias' rhizome.
- Maintain stable conditions to support smooth acclimation and reduce leaf loss.
- CO₂ is optional but improves growth and leaf density.
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. glabra 'Minima', Vesicularia montagnei |
| Common Name(s) |
Anubias Minima on Christmas Moss Tower |
| Family | Araceae (Anubias) & Hypnaceae (Moss) |
| Plant Type / Taxonomy | Epiphyte (Rhizome) |
| Care Difficulty | Easy / Beginner-Friendly |
| Light Requirement | Low |
| CO2 Requirement | Not Required but Beneficial |
| Placement / Usage | Foreground, Midground |
| Height / Size | 4 x 2.25 inches |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
| Water Parameters | pH 6.0 – 7.5 | Temperature 68°F – 82°F (20°C – 28°C) |
| Propagation Method | Anubias: Separate by Rhizome Division, Moss: Cut |
| Origin | West Africa, Southeast Asia |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I plant Anubias Minima on Christmas Moss Tower?
This plant decor item is pre-assembled, so no planting!
2. Does it require CO2 or high lighting?
No. It thrives in low 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, it's 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.