Care specifications
| Type | Rhizome |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Light | Low (10–30 µmol PAR) |
| CO2 | Not needed |
| Fertilizer demand | Low |
| Growth rate | Slow |
| Max height | 14 in |
| Spread | 8 in |
| Placement | Midground, Background, Epiphyte |
| Attaches to hardscape | Yes |
| Snail & shrimp safe | Yes |
| Temperature | 72–82 °F |
| pH | 6–7.8 |
| Color | Green |
| Trimming | Minimal |
| Styles | Nature, Jungle, Biotope |
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Propagation
Cut the rhizome into sections with several leaves each and reattach the pieces to hardscape.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I place Anubias Congensis in the tank?
Its taller, upright form suits the midground or background, ideally attached partway up a piece of driftwood so the narrow leaves rise and arch. It contrasts nicely with rounder plants like Anubias Nana or broad swords.
Does Anubias Congensis need to be attached to wood or rock?
It does best as an epiphyte with the rhizome tied or glued to hardscape and the roots free to wander. You can wedge the roots into substrate, but never bury the rhizome itself — buried rhizomes rot, which is the most common way to kill any Anubias.
Anubias Congensis appears in
- Aquarium plants that grow in low light
- Midground plants for aquariums
- Background plants for aquariums
- Aquarium plants you can attach to stone
- Aquarium plants you can attach to driftwood
- Aquarium plants that don't need CO2
- Snail-safe aquarium plants
- Slow-growing aquarium plants
- Low-maintenance aquarium plants
- Aquarium plants for beginners
- Aquarium plants for betta tanks
- Plants for jungle-style aquascapes
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