{"product_id":"anubias-barteri-gabon","title":"Anubias Barteri Gabon | Anubias barteri","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA tough, slow-growing Anubias with broad, dark-green leaves that shrug off almost anything — even hungry fish leave the leathery foliage alone. The Gabon form is a robust barteri variety; tie it to wood or rock and it will quietly thrive in low light for years. Supplied as a clean, lab-grown tissue-culture cup, free of pests, snails and algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnubias barteri comes from West Africa, growing along shaded, fast-flowing streams and over rocks, often partly out of the water. In the aquarium it recreates that best attached to hardscape in gentle, shaded light rather than planted in the open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSturdy, arrow-to-heart-shaped leaves in glossy dark green on a thick creeping rhizome. This barteri form typically reaches around 15–25 cm tall, with tough leathery leaves that resist nibbling and gather less algae when kept out of strong light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlacement and Aquascaping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA foreground-to-midground epiphyte depending on tank size. Attach the rhizome to driftwood or rock — never bury it — where the bold leaves anchor an aquascape and give shade-loving fish cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and Propagation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse off the tissue-culture gel, then tie or glue the rhizome to wood or rock with plant-safe thread or cyanoacrylate gel, leaving it exposed; burying the rhizome causes rot. Propagates by rhizome division — cut a piece with several leaves and attach it elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow to moderate light; strong light mainly grows algae on the slow leaves. CO2 is not required but slightly boosts growth and leaf size. Light water-column feeding is plenty. Water of 22–28 °C and pH 6.0–8.0 suits it. Very slow growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnubias barteri\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnubias Barteri (Gabon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWest Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15–25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground to midground (epiphyte)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow to moderate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCO2 Requirement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFertilisation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight liquid fertiliser (water column)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22–28 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.0–8.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoft to hard (adaptable)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRhizome division\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable (freshwater)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-tech tanks, cichlid and goldfish tanks, beginners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlmost anything — its tough leaves tolerate cichlids and goldfish that would shred softer plants, and it is ideal for shaded, low-tech community tanks and shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew real threats; only the most determined large herbivores bother it. Avoid burying the rhizome or placing it under intense light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralian-grown aquarium plants for in-store collection or local delivery. Sold sizes\/portions reflect what we stock; anything shown as sold out will return as we restock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55234093121827,"sku":"AA2996","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/Tissue_Culture_Anubias_barteri_gabon.jpg?v=1781490864","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/anubias-barteri-gabon","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}