Anubias Nana 'Ice' T/C Cup

Cool, crisp, and tissue-culture clean — Anubias Nana 'Ice' T/C Cup is a rare and striking cultivar of Anubias barteri var. nana, grown in sterile laboratory conditions for guaranteed pest-, algae-, and disease-free planting. The 'Ice' cultivar is prized for its pale, almost white-to-cream variegated or frosted leaf colouration, creating a luminous, eye-catching contrast in any planted aquascape.

Overview

Why Tissue Culture?

Tissue culture plants are propagated in sterile laboratory conditions, making them completely free of algae, snails, parasites, and pathogens. This makes them the safest choice for shrimp tanks, sensitive fish communities, and established planted aquariums where introducing pests would be a serious concern.

Appearance

The 'Ice' cultivar is defined by its pale, frosted leaf colouration — leaves emerge in soft cream, white, or light green tones with a translucent, icy quality that catches the light beautifully. The compact nana growth habit keeps the plant tidy and manageable, making it an exceptional focal point or accent plant in nano tanks and detailed aquascapes alike.

Water Parameters & Care

• Temperature: 72 – 82°F (22 – 28°C)
• pH: 6.0 – 8.0
• General Hardness (GH): 3 – 20 dGH
• Lighting: Low to moderate — avoid intense lighting to preserve pale colouration
• CO₂: Not required
• Fertiliser: Benefits from occasional liquid fertiliser or root tabs nearby

Planting & Placement

Rinse the tissue culture gel from the roots before planting. Never bury the rhizome in substrate — attach to driftwood, rocks, or hardscape using fishing line, cotton thread, or aquarium-safe glue. Ideal for foreground and midground placement in nano tanks, iwagumi layouts, and Dutch-style planted aquariums.

Compatibility

Compatible with all freshwater fish and invertebrates. Completely safe for shrimp tanks. Algae can develop on older leaves under high light — Otocinclus, Amano shrimp, and Nerite snails make excellent tank mates for algae management.

Anubias Nana 'Ice' T/C Cup is a rare, clean, and visually stunning plant that brings a cool, luminous quality to any aquascape. Easy to care for, pest-free, and endlessly rewarding — a must-have for collectors and planted tank enthusiasts.