Anubias Barteri Var Nana + Minima on Pterocarpus Wood
Anubias Barteri Var Nana + Minima on Pterocarpus Wood
Anubias Barteri Var Nana + Minima on Pterocarpus Wood
Anubias Barteri Var Nana + Minima on Pterocarpus Wood

Anubias Barteri Var Nana + Minima on Pterocarpus Wood

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Anubias Barteri Var Nana + Minima on Pterocarpus Wood

Description

Introducing the stunning Anubias Barteri Var Nana + Minima on Pterocarpus Wood—a beautiful, hand-crafted aquatic centerpiece for your aquarium or terrarium. This unique arrangement features two varieties of Anubias: the compact Anubias Barteri Var Nana, known for its hardiness and suitability for small spaces, and Minima, which offers a distinctive leaf structure. Both are expertly attached to premium Pterocarpus wood, providing a striking aesthetic that enhances any aquatic setup. Each piece is made by hand, ensuring that your plant is not only functional but also a one-of-a-kind work of art.


What We Like About This Plant

  • Versatile: Ideal for aquariums, paludariums, or terrariums.
  • Low Maintenance: Anubias species are hardy and require minimal care, making them suitable for beginners and seasoned aquarists alike.
  • Unique Aesthetics: Each arrangement is handmade, ensuring that no two pieces are alike, allowing you to personalize your space.
  • Easy to Install: Simply “plop and drop” into most setups; no complex installation needed.

Care Guidelines

  • Temperature: 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C)
  • pH: 6.5 to 7.5
  • Lighting: Low to moderate light; avoid direct sunlight to prevent algae growth.
  • Origin: Native to the freshwater rivers of West Africa, particularly in slow-moving waters.
  • Aquarium Placement: Can be positioned in the foreground or midground of your aquarium; ensure rhizomes are above substrate to prevent rot.
  • Care: Fertilize every few weeks with a liquid fertilizer; keep the substrate clean and avoid burying the rhizomes.

Maintenance

  1. Trimming: Regularly trim dead or yellowing leaves to promote healthy growth and prevent decay.
  2. Cleaning: Clean the leaves gently to remove any algae or debris that may accumulate over time, ensuring optimal light absorption.
  3. Water Changes: Conduct regular water changes (15-20% weekly) to maintain water quality, especially if the plant is in an aquarium with high bioload.
  4. Fertilization: Use a balanced liquid fertilizer or root tabs every 4-6 weeks to provide essential nutrients without over-fertilizing, which can lead to algae growth.
  5. Observation: Keep an eye on the plant's health; if you notice stunted growth or yellowing leaves, check water parameters and adjust as necessary.

Guidelines for Keeping This Plant Underwater

  1. Light Requirements: Anubias prefers low to moderate light. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent algae growth on the leaves.
  2. Water Parameters: Ideal temperature range is 72°F to 82°F (22°C to 28°C). pH levels should be between 6.5 and 7.5.
  3. Substrate: While Anubias can be attached to wood or rocks, ensure that their rhizomes are not buried in substrate to prevent rot.
  4. Fertilization: Supplement with liquid fertilizers every few weeks, especially if planted in low-nutrient substrates.

Conversion Process

When introducing Anubias into a new aquarium, they may undergo a brief acclimation period. This is normal and involves the following:

  • Observation: Watch for any leaf yellowing or shedding; this is part of the adjustment process.
  • Patience: Allow your plants to adapt to the new water parameters and lighting conditions. It may take a few weeks for growth to resume.

Keeping This Plant in a Pollinarium or Terrarium

  1. Humidity Levels: Maintain high humidity (above 60%) to support the plant’s growth.
  2. Light: Provide indirect light to prevent leaf scorch while promoting healthy growth.
  3. Watering: Ensure that the wood remains moist, but avoid over-saturation. Use a spray bottle to mist as needed.
  4. Fertilization: Use slow-release fertilizers specifically designed for terrarium plants, applying sparingly.

Perfect for Vampire Crab Setups

Anubias Barteri Var Nana + Minima is an excellent addition to vampire crab habitats. These plants provide:

  • Shelter and Hiding Spots: The dense foliage creates a safe environment for crabs to explore and retreat.
  • Natural Aesthetic: Enhances the overall look of the habitat, mimicking a natural environment.
  • Water Quality Benefits: Anubias helps improve water quality by absorbing nutrients, which is beneficial for both aquatic plants and your crabs.

For the safety of our animals, we only ship live fish, crabs, and select other inverts exclusively via UPS 1 Day Air.  If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS 1 Day Air as a shipping option during checkout. If other items are in your cart that can ship with  2 day or standard shipping options the only shipping method you can still select is UPS 1 Day Air. 

UPS 1 Day is a description of the duration of time a shipment will spend in transit once it has been shipped. This does not guarantee the package will be shipped the same or next day from which the order was placed.

Shipping Schedule for this service

UPS 1 Day: Monday through Thursday
 

Current Handling Time:

1-9 business days

Here at Aquatic Arts, we consider the welfare of the live animals we are shipping to be of the foremost importance. This process is much more involved than simply creating a shipping label and affixing it to a box. Depending on the order, it takes from 4 to 7 people to complete this process properly. We check the weather conditions here where they fly out of the Indianapolis UPS facility and the destination for each shipment. We start early each morning and go through a multi-step process to have the day's shipments prepared in time for the UPS pickup. The volume of orders in our system also affects the processing time. Therefore our stated handling time is 1-9 business days. 

Shipping Rate

Pricing is by size of package needed to fill entire order and distance it must travel. It will be calculated at checkout.

 

 

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