Anubias Angustifolia

Anubias barteri var. angustifolia comes from the forest streams of West Africa and is the species' thinnest-leaved variety. The leaf blade is 10–25 cm long but quite narrow; the edges are smooth and the stalks often have a reddish-brown tint. In the aquarium the plant reaches a height of 20–30 cm. For a long time it was sold in the trade as Anubias afzelii; the true A. afzelii is a much larger species. The similar-looking var. glabra has wider, oval leaves.

Never bury the rhizome; a buried rhizome rots. Tie it to driftwood or stone with fishing line or cotton thread, or fix it with gel glue. Its thin leaves create a contrast in texture next to broad-leaved anubias; it is used in the midground and in driftwood clusters.

• Light: Low to medium; under strong light the leaves collect algae.
• CO₂: Not required.
• Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer and fish waste are enough.
• Cut old and algae-covered leaves off at the base. You can propagate it by dividing the rhizome into pieces with a few leaves each.