Anubias Nangi (Anubias ‘Nangi’)

Description

Anubias Nangi for Sale — Rare Pointed Leaf Hybrid With Dynamic Color and Genuine Hobby History

If you’ve been searching for Anubias Nangi for sale, Quinn’s Fins grows Anubias ‘Nangi’ right here in our on-site nursery greenhouse. Anubias Nangi is one of the rarer and more refined hybrid cultivars in the planted aquarium hobby — a cross between Anubias barteri ‘Nana’ and Anubias gilletii first developed by aquarist Robert Gasser in the 1980s. It produces elongated, pointed leaves that are fundamentally different from the typical rounded leaves of standard Nana — leaves that emerge as a vivid, fresh bright green and gradually deepen to a rich, glossy dark green as they mature, creating a dynamic visual character that changes subtly with each new leaf. This color development over time makes every new leaf on an Anubias Nangi a small event worth watching — a quality that experienced aquarists specifically seek out and beginners discover with delight. Anubias Nangi for sale at Quinn’s Fins is available in three formats — bare root (SKU 694-3, $8.74), 2″ pot (SKU 694-2, $12.74), and pre-mounted on Malaysian driftwood (SKU 694-5, $39.99) — all nursery-grown and ready to place.

Why Anubias Nangi for Sale Is Worth Seeking Out

Anubias Nangi is genuinely less common in the aquarium trade than its Nana relatives — a plant that Anubias collectors and serious aquascapers seek out specifically for its distinctive pointed leaf form, hybrid provenance, and the living color journey each new leaf provides.

• Distinctive elongated pointed leaves — fundamentally different from rounded Nana and Barteri varieties
• Leaves emerge bright green and deepen to rich dark green as they mature — dynamic color development on every new leaf
• Rare Robert Gasser hybrid from the 1980s — a collectible cultivar with genuine aquarium hobby history and provenance
• Compact and manageable midground size — ideal for tanks of all sizes from nano to large display
• Low light tolerant — thrives without high-output lighting or specialized equipment
• No CO2 injection required — performs excellently in low-tech and beginner setups
• Compatible with cichlids, goldfish, and rough fish — tough leathery leaves resist damage effectively
• Shrimp and invertebrate safe — excellent shelter and grazing surfaces for small inhabitants

Choose Your Anubias Nangi for Sale Format

Anubias Nangi for sale at Quinn’s Fins is available in three formats:

• Bare Root (SKU 694-3) — $8.74: A healthy rhizome with pointed leaves and roots, shipped without substrate. The most economical option — attach directly to your own driftwood or hardscape using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe super glue gel. Rinse thoroughly before placing in the aquarium.
• 2″ Pot (SKU 694-2) — $12.74: Nursery-grown in a 2″ pot with established root structure. Remove the plant and all growing media — including any rockwool or cotton — before placing in the aquarium. Never put the pot or media in the tank. Attach rhizome to hardscape after removal. Rinse thoroughly.
• On Malaysian Driftwood (SKU 694-5) — $39.99: Anubias Nangi mounted on a natural piece of Malaysian driftwood — the most visually complete and aquascape-ready format. Malaysian driftwood sinks immediately without soaking, releases beneficial tannins that create natural blackwater chemistry, and provides a permanent natural hardscape base that showcases Nangi’s pointed leaves beautifully. The contrast between Nangi’s upward-reaching pointed leaves and the organic curves of natural driftwood creates an exceptionally natural, aquascape-ready display. Place directly in your aquarium — no planting, no gluing, no waiting.

Growing Anubias Nangi — Care at a Glance

Never Bury the Rhizome

Never bury the rhizome — the thick horizontal stem from which all leaves and roots emerge — in substrate. A buried rhizome will rot and kill the plant. Anubias Nangi is an epiphyte — always keep the rhizome fully exposed on the surface of hardscape. Attach to driftwood, rocks, or hardscape using fishing line, cotton thread, or aquarium-safe super glue gel. Roots will naturally grip the surface within several weeks.

Light

Anubias Nangi thrives in low to moderate lighting — one of its most practical advantages. Avoid intense direct lighting — slow-growing Anubias leaves are prone to algae colonization under excessive illumination without CO2 supplementation. Position under floating plants or taller stem plants for natural algae shading. Amano shrimp are highly effective at controlling algae on Anubias leaves without harming the plant.

The Color Journey — What to Expect

Each new leaf on Anubias Nangi emerges as a vivid bright green before gradually deepening to a rich, glossy dark green over several weeks as it matures. This color progression is natural, consistent, and one of the most charming characteristics of this cultivar. The bright-to-deep green color journey is most visible and most dramatic under moderate lighting — in very low light the transition is subtler. Do not mistake the brighter coloration of new leaves for a sign of poor health — it is the plant performing exactly as intended.

Water Parameters

• Temperature: 72–82°F (22–28°C)
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Hardness: Soft to moderately hard — adaptable across a wide range
• Flow: Low to moderate

CO2 & Fertilization

CO2 injection is not required. Regular liquid fertilizer — particularly iron and micronutrients — supports healthy new leaf production and maintains the vivid color contrast of the pointed leaves. In established fish and shrimp tanks, the bioload typically provides sufficient nutrients without additional heavy dosing.

Growth Rate & Longevity

Anubias Nangi is a slow grower — one new leaf every 3–5 weeks under typical conditions. New leaves emerge bright green before gradually deepening — watching this color transition is one of the small pleasures of keeping this cultivar. Like all Anubias, it is an extremely long-lived aquarium plant under proper care, building an increasingly impressive specimen over years of establishment.

Design Use

Anubias Nangi’s pointed leaf form creates exceptional textural contrast in the aquascape. It pairs beautifully with broader-leaved plants — Anubias Barteri, Anubias Coffeefolia, or large-leaved Cryptocoryne — where its clean pointed profile creates strong contrasting leaf shape. It works equally well on branching driftwood where the pointed leaves mirror and extend the natural forking of the wood. Browse our Anubias Barteri and Anubias Coffeefolia for natural companion pairings.

Propagation

Propagate Anubias Nangi by dividing the rhizome using sharp, clean scissors or a blade. Each division must contain at least 3–4 healthy leaves and a section of rhizome with roots. Attach divisions to new hardscape using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe super glue gel.

About Malaysian Driftwood

Malaysian driftwood sinks immediately without soaking, releases beneficial tannins that gradually warm the water with natural amber tones, and provides a permanent mounting surface for Anubias Nangi’s rhizome to grip and expand across over time. Each driftwood piece is unique in natural form. The combination of Nangi’s rare pointed leaves and natural driftwood creates an aquascape element that rewards close inspection as much as it impresses from a distance.

Nursery-Grown at Quinn’s Fins

Every Anubias Nangi for sale at Quinn’s Fins is grown right here in our on-site nursery greenhouse — not drop-shipped or bulk-sourced. Whether you choose bare root, pot, or driftwood, your plant arrives healthy and ready to place. We grow what we sell.

For more on growing Anubias Nangi in planted aquariums, visit the Buce Plant Anubias Nangi care page or browse our full selection of aquatic plants at Quinn’s Fins.

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