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Anubias barteri
Anubias barteri
Care profile for Anubias barteri: low light, none CO₂, beginner difficulty.
Care Parameters
Light
Low
CO₂
None
Growth
Slow
Difficulty
Beginner
Placement
Epiphyte
Temperature
22–28°C
pH
6–7.5
Propagation
Divide the rhizome with a sharp knife; never bury the rhizome in substrate.
Suitable Equipment
4
Common Problems
3B
Black Beard Algae (BBA)
A stubborn, dark algae that grows in tufts on plants, decorations, and equipment. Often indicates fluctuating CO₂ levels. Removed by spot-treating with hydrogen peroxide.
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Hair Algae
Long green strands coat plants, hardscape and glass. Common in young or bright tanks.
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Green Water Algae Bloom
Water turns bright green from suspended single-celled algae.
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