{"product_id":"anubias-nana-ice-t-c-cup","title":"Anubias Nana 'Ice' T\/C Cup","description":"\u003cp\u003eCool, crisp, and tissue-culture clean — \u003cstrong\u003eAnubias Nana 'Ice' T\/C Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e is a rare and striking cultivar of \u003cem\u003eAnubias barteri\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003enana\u003c\/em\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnubias Nana Ice, Ice Anubias\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAnubias barteri\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003enana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ice'\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTissue culture (laboratory grown)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Height\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 – 10 cm (2 – 4 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeginner – Easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForeground to midground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Tissue Culture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTissue 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe '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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater Parameters \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72 – 82°F (22 – 28°C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0 – 8.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Hardness (GH):\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 – 20 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate — avoid intense lighting to preserve pale colouration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO₂:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertiliser:\u003c\/strong\u003e Benefits from occasional liquid fertiliser or root tabs nearby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the tissue culture gel from the roots before planting. \u003cstrong\u003eNever bury the rhizome in substrate\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnubias Nana 'Ice' T\/C Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53460493664529,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/9225\/6785\/files\/shopping_8d53f7be-52e9-4ef0-afb2-3597dcea5c91.webp?v=1781810183","url":"https:\/\/www.aquapets.ca\/products\/anubias-nana-ice-t-c-cup","provider":"Aquapets ( KowloonAquarium)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}