Anubias barteri var nana (golden)

Warm, luminous, and endlessly charming — Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Golden’ is a beautiful golden-yellow cultivar of the beloved Anubias nana, one of the most popular aquarium plants in the world. Displaying warm golden to lime-yellow leaves that glow beautifully under aquarium lighting, this cultivar brings a splash of warm colour and compact elegance to any planted aquascape.

Overview

Appearance

The Golden Nana cultivar displays compact, oval leaves in a warm golden-yellow to lime-green colour that glows beautifully under aquarium lighting. New leaves often emerge with a more intense golden hue that gradually deepens as they mature. The small, tidy growth habit and warm colouration make this cultivar a standout accent plant in any aquascape, particularly when contrasted against darker green plants or placed against dark driftwood and substrate.

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 — moderate lighting enhances the golden colouration
• CO₂: Not required
• Fertiliser: Benefits from occasional liquid fertiliser to maintain vibrant leaf colour

Planting & Placement

Never bury the rhizome in substrate — attach to driftwood or rocks using fishing line, cotton thread, or aquarium-safe glue. Its compact size and warm golden colouration make it ideal for foreground and midground placement, or as a bright accent plant on small pieces of driftwood in nano and planted aquariums.

Compatibility

Compatible with all freshwater fish and invertebrates. Thick leaves resist most herbivorous fish. Algae can develop on older leaves — Otocinclus, Amano shrimp, and Nerite snails are excellent companions for algae control.

Propagation

Divide the rhizome with a clean, sharp blade, ensuring each section has at least 2–3 leaves. Attach new sections to driftwood or rock and allow to establish.

Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Golden’ is a warm and beautiful cultivar that brings a luminous, golden glow to any aquascape. Easy to keep, virtually indestructible, and always eye-catching — a wonderful addition to any planted tank.