Anubias heterophylla, commonly known as Congo Anubias, is a striking and hardy aquatic plant, perfect for both beginners and experienced aquarists. Native to Africa, specifically Cameroon, Guinea, Angola, and Zaire, this plant is well-regarded for its resilience and ease of care.

Appearance

Anubias heterophylla is one of the taller species within the Anubias genus, with leaves that can reach up to 12 inches in length. The leaves are broad and vibrant green, adding a lush touch to any aquarium. It can grow even taller when partially submerged, making it a versatile choice for various tank setups.

Care Requirements

Lighting: Anubias heterophylla thrives in low to medium light conditions. It's important to avoid intense lighting as this can lead to algae growth on the leaves.

Water Parameters: This plant is highly adaptable to a range of water conditions. It prefers a temperature range of 68-86°F (20-30°C) and a pH between 5.6 and 8.0. It can tolerate soft to moderately hard water, making it suitable for diverse aquarium environments.

Planting Methods: There are several ways to plant Anubias heterophylla:

• Hardscape Attachment: Use cyanoacrylate-based aquarium-safe super glue or fishing line to attach the rhizome to rocks or driftwood. Ensure the rhizome is above the substrate to prevent rotting.
• Substrate Planting: If you prefer planting it in the substrate, make sure the rhizome remains exposed above the substrate.

Propagation

Anubias heterophylla propagates through rhizome division. Carefully cut the rhizome into sections, ensuring each segment has several leaves. These segments can then be placed in suitable locations within the aquarium.

Benefits and Placement

Versatility: This plant can be placed in the background or midground of an aquarium, providing height and structure. It looks particularly attractive when attached to hardscape elements like driftwood or rocks.

Maintenance: Anubias heterophylla is a slow-growing plant, which means it requires minimal maintenance. This slow growth rate also prevents it from overcrowding the tank.

Resilience: The plant's ability to thrive in low light and its tolerance to a wide range of water parameters make it an ideal choice for many aquarium setups.

Conclusion

Anubias heterophylla is a beautiful and resilient plant that can enhance the aesthetic of any aquarium. Its ease of care and versatility make it a popular choice among aquarists. Whether you are a novice or an experienced hobbyist, Anubias heterophylla can provide a lush, green backdrop to your underwater landscape.

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• Potted plants | root-developed plants grow in rockwood and net pot

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2. Please do not take picture of damaged plants, or animals in your aquarium. Once they have been introduced to your aquarium's ecosystem. It is no longer covered by our guarantee.

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Please keep in mind that Live Arrival Guarantee only guarantees that live stocks will be alive upon arrival. We cannot guarantee that you will continue to have success with them. Many factors, including the aquarium environment, water quality, nutrient, temperature, lighting, filter, and CO2 system, can contribute to the failure to grow live plants and live animals.

WHAT WE CAN'T GUARANTEE

Even though our plants are very clean, but we can't guarantee they will be 100% pest-free because we cannot be responsible for your aquarium. Please use it at your own risk. We recommended all customers rinse the plants with clean water and quarantine them before use.

However, plants in tissue culture will be 100% free from pests, algae and never have been contacting with any aquarium.

1. Due to the nature of the product. We don't guarantee our plants will be pests free. ( snails, algae, hitchhikers )
2. We don't guarantee our plants will be free of pesticides. We use homemade, organic pesticides in our greenhouse to control pests. We do not use pesticides that contain copper. Copper is toxic to invertebrates such as aquatic snails, crabs, shrimps, etc
3. We don't guarantee your aquarium success or are responsible for your aquarium inhabitant including but not limited to fish, shrimp, snail, turtle, etc. So please quarantine all plants when use!
4. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be grow emerged or submerge.

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