Anubias (spear leaves) are robust plants that beautify the aquarium as epiphytes. Since they contain bitter substances, they are spurned by herbivorous aquarium inhabitants.
How do you mount Anubias in the aquarium?
To tie up Anubias, use yarn, fishing line or covered binding wire. Carefully place the plant on a stone or root, wrap the binding material around the rhizome and secure it to the back of the substrate.
Why untie Anubias?
Anubias have to be tied up because theyneed some time,toon stone or rootsto grow firmlyThe plants get a firm hold when they have developed enough adhesive roots. How long the aquatic plants need depends on the species. If you are unsure, it is better to leave the plant tied up a little longer so that it does not fall.
How can Anubias be untied?
Useyarn,fishing/nylon lineor conventionalbinding wireto tie up anubias., which is covered with plastic. Binding wire is particularly suitable for tying epiphytes to a piece of root. Since the wire is easy to bend, you can loop it around the rhizome and twist the two ends behind the root. A nylon or fishing line is ideal for tying anubias to a stone, as it is simply less noticeable than binding wire. Twine can be seen as an alternative.
How do I untie Anubias?
When tying up Anubias, you should becarefulso that you do not injure therhizome That is why it is recommended to keep the epiphyte outside of the aquarium on stone or roots. Tweezers are a helpful tool for placing string or wire. Proceed as follows:
- Place Anubias on substrate
- Loop wire, string or yarn around the rhizome and secure it
- Tie ends to back of stone or root
- Putting structures in the aquarium
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Anubias species for the aquarium
Anubias barteri and its numerous varieties are suitable for the middle ground in the aquarium. The smaller Anubias nana looks particularly good in the foreground. With a maximum size of 3 to 4 cm, Anubias nana bonsai is also suitable for the nano aquarium.
