Freshwater Plants
Anubias on Driftwood.
Hardy anubias already attached to a piece of driftwood — instant, low-maintenance hardscape for any tank five gallons or up. Its tough, dark-green leaves handle low light and curious fish; just place it and let it grow.
In-store purchase only. Live plants are sold at our Erie store for in-store purchase and pickup only. There is no online checkout on this site.
- Condition
- new
- Fulfillment
- Local pickup — Erie, PA
We never ship fish, coral, or invertebrates — every animal here is one you meet in person. Each one is acclimated and health-checked in-house before it goes out into the display tanks. This is a species we keep, and what is swimming on any given day changes with the deliveries, so please call (814) 456-9445 before you drive in.
Care at a glance
What to know before you take one home.
- Care level
- Hardy, and forgiving of the swings a new tank throws at it.
- Min tank size
- 5 gallons
- Scientific name
- Anubias barteri
Good tank mates
Anubias is a tough, slow-growing aquatic plant, not an animal, so it is compatible with nearly any freshwater community and is one of the few plants that even hold up in tanks with cichlids, goldfish, and plant-nibbling fish. Its thick, bitter-tasting leaves are usually left alone by herbivores, and it gives shrimp, fry, and shy fish welcome cover. Pair it with peaceful or rough fish alike.
Good to know
Anubias should never be buried — its creeping stem (rhizome) will rot if planted in substrate, which is exactly why it is so often glued or tied onto driftwood and rock instead.
What is in the tanks and each animal’s temperament vary — call (814) 456-9445 for pairing advice.
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