Anubias barteri var. glabra "Minima", commonly known as Anubias Minima, is a captivating aquatic plant that offers both aesthetic beauty and robust durability. Known for its slender leaves and compact growth habit, this variety of Anubias barteri is a favorite among aquarists seeking to add a touch of elegance to their underwater landscapes.

Key Features

• Distinctive Appearance: Anubias Minima is characterized by its narrow, elongated leaves that provide a graceful, flowing look. The leaves are typically a vibrant green, adding a lush, tropical feel to your aquarium.
• Hardy and Low Maintenance: This plant is exceptionally hardy and thrives in a wide range of water conditions, making it an excellent choice for both novice and experienced aquarists.

Optimal Growing Conditions

• Lighting: Prefers low to moderate lighting, which helps to prevent algae growth on its leaves. It can thrive with 8 to 10 hours of light per day.
• Temperature: Ideal water temperature ranges from 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C).
• pH Level: Tolerates a pH range of 6.0 to 8.0, with slightly acidic to neutral water being optimal.
• Water Hardness: Adaptable to various levels of water hardness, with a preference for a range of 3 to 8 dGH.
• CO2 and Fertilization: While CO2 supplementation is not necessary, it can enhance growth. Regular fertilization with liquid fertilizers containing essential micronutrients like iron, manganese, and zinc is beneficial.

Planting and Care

• Substrate and Attachment: Anubias Minima can be planted in nutrient-rich substrate or attached to hardscape elements such as driftwood and rocks. Ensure that the rhizome remains above the substrate to prevent rot.
• Maintenance: Requires minimal maintenance. Regularly inspect and trim any yellowing or damaged leaves to maintain the plant’s health and appearance. Perform weekly partial water changes and monitor water parameters to ensure a stable environment.

Propagation

• Rhizome Division: Propagation is straightforward through rhizome division. Cut the rhizome into sections, ensuring each piece has at least 2-3 healthy leaves and roots. Replant the sections in the substrate or attach them to hardscape elements.

Benefits

• Aesthetic Appeal: The slender, elongated leaves of Anubias Minima enhance the visual appeal of any aquarium, creating a serene and natural look.
• Durability: Its hardy nature and adaptability make it a reliable choice for various aquarium setups, providing a long-lasting addition to your aquascape.

Anubias barteri var. glabra "Minima" is a versatile and resilient plant that can elevate the beauty of any freshwater aquarium. Its ease of care and striking appearance make it a must-have for aquarists seeking to create a vibrant and dynamic underwater landscape.

• Loose rhizome |  approx. 5+ leaf, loose, bare-root, small portion
• Potted plants | approx 5+ leaf, potted plants with rockwool and net pot

Disclaimer: Pictures are not the actual plants you will receive, but a sample representation. Unless specific, we don't guarantee aquatic plants will be free of pests, pesticides, grow emerged, or submerge.  

 WHAT WE GUARANTEE

24 Hours Live Arrival Guarantee* - In a rare case of live stocks dead on arrival, we must be notified within 24 hours by the same day of delivery. Please take clear photos of the damaged product and send it to us within 24 hours.  Live Arrival Guarantee will be void after 24 hours of delivery. All replacements are considered final and we will not replace the replacement.

1. Picture requirements: Take at least 2 clear photos of damaged product in their original, unopened & sealed transparent packing and send photos and orders information to our email within 24 hours: aquariumplantsfactory@gmail.com 
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.

Please be aware that our Live Arrival Guarantee is subject to certain conditions. Specifically, the guarantee will not be applicable in cases where the package is marked as 'invalid address', 'undeliverable' or is 'returned to sender.' This includes situations such as a vacant delivery address, a missing apartment number, or any other issues that prevent the postal service from delivering your package.

It is crucial to provide accurate and complete shipping information to ensure the successful delivery of your order and the applicability of the Live Arrival Guarantee.

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.

Please review your state's regulations on restricted plants, as we are committed to not shipping plants that are restricted in your area. Do not release any plants into the wild or waterways, as this can harm local ecosystems by introducing invasive species.

Your cooperation in protecting the environment is appreciated. For continuously updated information, refer to the USDA State Noxious Weed list here.

Thank you for your responsible commitment to environmental preservation.