🌿 Anubias barteri (carbeteri) | Hardy Broad-Leaf Rhizome for All Tank Levels
🌿 Anubias barteri (often sold as “carbeteri”) is the set-and-forget rhizome with thick, dark leaves and calm, steady growth. Tie it to wood or rock and it’ll add structure and shade without CO₂, fertilizers, or fuss—perfect for Father Fish natural tanks. Set it over Aqua Preta and explore more in our Anubias Collection.
Why you’ll love it
- ✅ Broad, sturdy leaves for shade, shrimp shelter, and contrast
- ✅ Low-light friendly and slow-growing—great for beginners
- ✅ Rhizome plant: attach to wood/rock (don’t bury the rhizome)
- ✅ Tough leaves stand up in community and cichlid tanks
Care
- Light: low–moderate
- Placement: midground to background on hardscape
- CO₂: not required
- Growth rate: slow and steady
- Tank size: 10 gallons and up
Father Fish tip
Keep the rhizome above the substrate. Mount to driftwood or stone, add gentle flow to keep leaves clean, and trim older leaves to push fresh growth.
👉 Building a full setup? Start with our Plant Packages, add height with the Sword Plants collection, and boost fast growth from the Stem Plants Collection.
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