{"product_id":"aquarium-plants-for-shaded-aquascapes-large-anubias-barteri-for-midground-or-background-placement-356989","title":"Aquarium Plants for Shaded Aquascapes, Large Anubias Barteri for Midground or Background Placement","description":"\u003cp\u003eAquarium plants can give a shaded aquascape a strong focal point. Large Anubias barteri brings broad, leathery leaves to the midground or background, where it can grow on wood or stone. Its slow growth and low to medium light requirements suit a simple planting setup without required CO2 supplementation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose bare-root plants for flexible placement or rooted potted plants supplied in a net pot with rock wool. Both formats have approximately six or more leaves, though leaf count, size and shape naturally vary. Allow room for a mature height of 10–14 inches; a tank of 20 gallons or larger is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the rhizome exposed when positioning the plant. Roots may enter the substrate, but burying the rhizome can cause rot. A shaded position also helps limit algae collecting on the slow-growing leaves. Never release aquarium plants into natural waterways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroad leathery leaves create a prominent planted focal point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood or stone placement suits midground and background aquascaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow to medium light requirements support a shaded planting layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2 supplementation is not required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBare-root and rooted potted formats offer different placement approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anubias barteri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant size designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bare-root plants or rooted potted plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTypical leaf count:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately six or more leaves; natural variation applies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePotted format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Net pot with rock wool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–14 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Midground to background on wood or stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare difficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCO2 supplementation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72–82°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.0–7.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft to moderately hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tank size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 gallons or larger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rhizome division with at least three leaves per section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShould I choose bare-root or rooted potted Anubias barteri?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose bare-root Anubias barteri for flexible aquascaping, or the rooted potted format if you prefer a plant supplied in a net pot with rock wool. Both formats typically have approximately six or more leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I plant this Anubias barteri in aquarium substrate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe roots can go into substrate, but the Anubias barteri rhizome must remain exposed. Mounting it on wood or stone is another suitable approach; burying the rhizome can cause rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes large Anubias barteri need bright light or added CO2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge Anubias barteri needs low to medium light and does not require added CO2. Keep it shaded because excessive light can encourage algae on its slow-growing leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much space should I allow for large Anubias barteri?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAllow for a mature height of 10–14 inches, with a tank of 20 gallons or larger recommended. Position large Anubias barteri toward the midground or background so its broad leaves do not shade smaller plants in front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I propagate this Anubias barteri?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePropagate Anubias barteri by dividing its rhizome into sections with at least three leaves each. 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