Anubias Small – Assorted Live Aquarium Plant

Add lush green foliage to your aquarium with our Assorted Small Anubias plants. These hardy freshwater plants are easy to care for and ideal for beginners, planted tanks and aquascaping.

Anubias are known for their sturdy leaves, slow growth and ability to thrive in lower-light aquariums. They can be attached to driftwood, aquarium rocks and other suitable decorations without needing to be buried in substrate.

Our assorted selection may include different Anubias varieties, depending on current availability. Leaf shape, colour, plant size and eventual mature height can vary.

Sold individually as one small assorted Anubias plant. Specific varieties are not guaranteed. Product photographs are representative of the assortment.

Key Features & Benefits

• Beginner friendly: A hardy plant that is easy to maintain.
• Low-light tolerant: Suitable for many low-tech freshwater aquariums.
• No injected CO2 required: Can grow well without a CO2 system.
• Great for aquascaping: Attaches to driftwood, rock and other aquarium hardscape.
• Attractive green foliage: Adds natural texture and sheltered areas for fish and shrimp.
• Slow growing: Requires relatively little trimming.
• Assorted varieties: Leaf shapes and plant sizes vary with availability.

Quick Plant Care Guide

• Common Name: Anubias Small Assorted
• Scientific Name: Anubias spp.
• Family: Araceae
• Origin: Tropical Africa (genus)
• Plant Type: Rhizome aquarium plant
• Supplied Size: Small, assorted variety
• Mature Height: Varies by species and cultivar
• Placement: Foreground to midground, depending on variety
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Lighting: Low to moderate
• CO2: Not required
• Temperature: Approximately 22–28°C
• pH Range: Approximately 6.0–8.0
• Water Hardness: Adaptable; approximately 3–15 dGH
• Fertilisation: Light liquid fertilisation as needed
• Difficulty: Easy / beginner friendly
• Propagation: Rhizome division
• Quantity: 1 live plant

Why Choose Anubias for Your Aquarium?

Anubias is one of the easiest live aquarium plants to maintain. It grows slowly, tolerates shaded areas and doesn't need specialised CO2 equipment.

Its firm, green leaves create an attractive contrast against aquarium wood, rock and delicate stem plants.

Small Anubias are particularly useful for decorating driftwood and adding detail around aquarium hardscape. Larger-growing varieties may need more room as they mature.

Explore our Anubias aquarium plants or browse our full live aquarium plant range.

How to Plant Anubias Correctly

Important: Never bury the thick rhizome beneath aquarium substrate. The rhizome is the horizontal stem from which the leaves and roots grow. Burying it can cause the plant to rot.

For best results:

• Rinse the plant gently before placing it in your aquarium.
• Attach the rhizome to aquarium-safe driftwood or rock.
• Use thread or a small amount of aquarium-safe cyanoacrylate gel glue to secure it.
• Keep the rhizome exposed to the aquarium water.
• Allow the roots to grow naturally around the hardscape.

You can also let the roots grow into gravel or aquarium soil, provided the rhizome remains above the substrate.

Browse our aquascaping supplies for rocks, driftwood and other planted aquarium essentials.

Lighting and Fertiliser Requirements

Anubias performs well under low to moderate aquarium lighting. Very strong lighting can encourage algae to grow on its slow-growing leaves.

Injected CO2 is not essential. A balanced liquid aquarium fertiliser can help maintain healthy growth where nutrients are limited.

Keep water conditions stable and remove old or heavily damaged leaves when needed.

Is Anubias Suitable for Fish and Shrimp Tanks?

Yes. Anubias works well in many freshwater community aquariums.

Its leaves provide shelter for small fish and resting places for Bettas. Shrimp may also graze on biofilm that develops across the leaves and roots.

The sturdy foliage is less easily damaged than many delicate stem plants. However, no aquarium plant is completely resistant to determined plant-eating fish.

Buy Small Anubias Plants Online in Australia

Looking for an easy-care aquarium plant? Our Assorted Small Anubias are a practical choice for beginners and experienced aquascapers.

Each order includes one small Anubias plant selected from our available assortment.

Ready to add greenery to your aquarium? Select your quantity and add your Anubias plants to the cart while stock is available.

Aquaholics ships live aquarium plants to eligible Australian locations. Live plant shipping restrictions apply, including no delivery to Western Australia. Sunshine Coast customers can also visit our aquarium shop in Baringa.

Please read our live plant purchasing and shipping information before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anubias a good aquarium plant for beginners?

Yes. Anubias is hardy, slow growing and tolerates low to moderate lighting. It is an excellent choice for many beginner freshwater aquariums.

Does Anubias need CO2?

No. Anubias can grow successfully without injected CO2. Stable water conditions, suitable lighting and adequate nutrients are more important.

Can I plant Anubias in gravel?

Yes, but only the roots should be placed in the gravel. Keep the thick rhizome exposed to prevent rotting.

Can Anubias grow attached to driftwood?

Yes. Anubias is commonly attached to driftwood or rock using thread or aquarium-safe glue. Its roots gradually establish around the surface.

Is Anubias suitable for shrimp tanks?

Yes. Anubias provides shelter and surfaces where biofilm can develop, making it a useful addition to freshwater shrimp aquariums.

Which Anubias variety will I receive?

This product is supplied as an assorted small Anubias. The variety, leaf shape and appearance depend on current stock. Specific varieties are not guaranteed.

How fast does Anubias grow?

Anubias grows slowly compared with many aquarium stem plants. Healthy growth depends on the variety, lighting, nutrients and water conditions.