🌿 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, give it clean water and a little flow, and it’ll bring structure and shade without demanding CO₂, fertilizers, or fuss—perfect for Father Fish natural tanks.

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.