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Anubias barteri var. congensis - Anubias congensis
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Common Name: Anubias congensis
Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. congensis
Light: Very Low to High
Co2: Not essential to growth
Difficulty: Very Easy
Anubias congensis is a beautiful west African plant which grows spear-shaped, or lanceolate) bright green leaves from small stems which branch from a rhizome. Its thick roots grow downward from this rhizome.
It is a very slow grower and the leaves can last for several years. However, because of its slow pace, it is often prone to algae growth on the leaves. Keeping the plant shading will sometimes avoid this problem.
Unlike many other Anubias , “Congensis” grows quite tall and its leaves are rather long. The leaves themselves can be over 8” in length. The plant can grow upwards of twelve inches tall and has been recorded at around twenty-one inches in height. As a result, it is suitable only for larger aquariums that can accommodate the height.
Is best placed on a rock or piece of wood, using fishing line or cotton thread to hold it down. Unlike Riccia, which will not attach itself over time, Congensis will become attached to the surface it is planted on. Therefore, cotton thread will work since by the time it disintegrates, the plant will be firmly secured via its own roots. Also, because of this species’ potential height, it is an excellent candidate to be left to rest against the substrate, in a way that the roots can seep into the substrate but the rhizome will stay out of the gravel. The rhizome must not be buried or it will rot away.
Anubias congensis is a good choice for low light aquariums since it can live in less than one watt per gallon of light. Its growth will be very slow, but it will thrive nonetheless. It also fares well in higher light aquariums although care must be taken to control algae since its leaves are very prone to it. Co2 is not necessary for this plant to do well, though with all plants, the addition of Co2 will boost the growth rate, especially when coupled with higher light and a good nutrient base.
Propagation of this plant merely involves making a clean, sharp cut through the rhizome, taking care to leave enough leaves and root system for each new clump. Also, removal of old leaves stimulates new growth.
This plant is also a good candidate for emersed growth and tends to grow faster when emersed.
As with most Anubias sp., this plant is not normally eaten by herbivorous fish and can withstand the abuses of most cichlids.
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