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About the Anubias Barteri

Plant Name: Anubias Barteri (Anubias barteri)

Care Level: Easy

Recommended Substrate: No substrate required; best attached to rocks, driftwood, or aquarium decorations

Recommended Lighting: Low to moderate lighting

Recommended Temperature: 72-82°F (22-28°C)

Max Plant Size: Up to 8-16 inches (20-40 cm) in height

Foreground, Midground, or Background?: Midground

Need CO2?: Not required

Fun Fact: Anubias Barteri is one of the hardiest plants in the aquarium hobby. Its thick, leathery leaves are tough enough to withstand many fish that would damage softer plants, making it especially popular in cichlid and community aquariums.

Appearance: Anubias Barteri produces broad, thick, dark green leaves from a sturdy creeping rhizome. Its slow-growing foliage has a smooth, slightly glossy appearance and can remain on the plant for years under good conditions.

Aquarium Use: Excellent for attaching to driftwood, rocks, caves, and other hardscape. Its broad leaves create a lush, tropical appearance and provide resting and hiding areas for fish, shrimp, and other aquarium inhabitants.

Propagation: Propagated by dividing the rhizome. Each new section should have several healthy leaves and roots before being separated and attached elsewhere in the aquarium.

Note: Never completely bury the thick rhizome in the substrate, as this can cause it to rot. The roots may be placed in the substrate, but the rhizome itself should remain exposed.




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Perhaps the best store on island to get freshwater fish. They have a huge variety, including higher end freshwater fish (discus, puffers, flowerhorns , oddballs, ect) I’ve stocked a few tanks with their fish. They quarantine well and keep it real on how their fish are doing in shop.

Mr. Ali

Had a great experience here. I was looking for a unicorn/alicorn betta and spoke with the owner, Josh, about it. I ended up using his fish importing services to import a fish from Jakarta, and he brought in a few more white opaque or unicorn type half moon bettas too, to add to the variety in store. I got a sneak peak of the store while it was shut down for one week for a proper quarantine of its new fish. The owner knows his fish and keeps them healthy. A very different experience from a Petco or PetSmart! A Petco employee even recommended I go here for more unique betta fish. Note that they carry other types of fish too, plus Aquatic plants and some aquarium equipment. Pictured are some of the giant bettas, the alicorn betta, and i believe a beautiful ram.

Fawn B.

Wonderful shop with lots of variety. Has the most unique selection of fish on the island, and at a reasonable price! Staff is friendly and very helpful when we have questions or concerns. Love coming here and seeing the jokes around the store. Also, Vinnie!

Ian H.

The owner, Josh, is not just knowledgeable about the fish, but also plants and tank issues. I am new to fish tanks and he has been extremely helpful in answering my questions and offering suggestions to make my experience easier. Parking is a bit tricky, but certainly worth it.

Mark M.

They have rare plants you can't find at most places. Got lucky we got a few; my husband is happy. This is one of his favorite places. They get pretty busy, so be patient. The staff are very helpful.

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