The marsh plant Anubias can be placed in the aquarium without hesitation. It is easy to care for and is even suitable for beginners or aquariums that are difficult to plant. But her tropical to subtropical homeland gave her a preference for certain temperature values.
What temperature does Anubias need?
All Anubias species come from warm regions of Africa. You therefore also need warm water in the aquarium. Values between 22 and 26 °C are ideal. Deviating temperature values between 15 and 28 °C are still tolerated. However, they should remain an exception.
How warm does the water have to be for Anubias?
Experience has shown that the ideal temperature for Anubias in the aquarium, also known as spear leaf, isbetween 22 and 26 °C Because the plant has its origins in tropical to subtropical areas of West and Central Africa. There their rhizomes, and some of their leaves, are bathed in warm water all year round. Since she is genetically adapted to this, you must also fulfill her preference for warm water in your home aquarium.
Can Anubias also tolerate slightly different temperature values?
You can plant Anubias in an aquarium even if the water temperature is different from ideal. While it can only be slightly warmer, there is greater scope for colder temperatures.
- The heat limit is max. 28 °C
- the cold limit is 15 °C
If possible, only use this leeway temporarily or only when necessary. For example, because other aquarium plants require colder water.
Do all Anubias species like warm temperatures?
There are no native Anubias. All Anubias species originally come from Africa. When it comes to keeping it in the aquarium, it doesn't make much of a difference in terms of water temperature whether you have a broad-leaved spearleaf (Anubias bateri var. bateri), a caladium-leaved spearleaf (Anubias bateri var. caladifolia) or a dwarf spearleaf (Anubias bateri var. nana). In addition to temperature, a pH value between 5 – 8 must also be maintained.
What influence does temperature have on flowering?
Of course, only a he althy Anubias can be expected to bloom. Therefore, the recommended temperature is of crucial importance as to whether the Anubias blooms. But experience has shown that whether and when a flower opens under water also depends on the species. In addition, flower formation is favored by a high phosphate value and light.
Tip
Anubias is also ideal for warm, moist terrariums
Anubias can grow emersed, which means it can also live above water. This property also makes it an ideal plant for a humid terrarium with a temperature of 22-26 °C. Assuming, of course, that it only houses animals that don't eat plants.
