{"product_id":"anubias-gracilis-tropica","title":"Anubias Gracilis - Tropica","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnubias gracilis | An Elegant and Distinctive Anubias From West Africa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnubias gracilis is one of the most elegant and visually distinctive members of the Anubias family — and one that stands apart from more common varieties thanks to its uniquely shaped foliage. Native to the rivers and streams of West Africa, this beautiful species produces striking triangular, arrowhead-shaped leaves of 2–4 inches (5–10 cm) held on long, slender leaf stems that give the plant an open, airy, almost architectural quality that broader-leaved Anubias varieties simply don't have. In a well-designed aquascape, Anubias gracilis adds a graceful, refined texture that complements both fine-leaved stem plants and bold, broad-leaved species equally well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDespite its elegant appearance, Anubias gracilis is as tough and forgiving as any plant in the hobby — an excellent choice for beginners and experienced aquarists alike who want something a little more unusual than the ubiquitous Anubias nana or barteri without sacrificing any of the hardiness the genus is renowned for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare at a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: Anubias gracilis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: West Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Rhizomatous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 6–14 inches (15–35+ cm) — can grow significantly larger when allowed to grow emersed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight demand: Low — tolerates a wide range of lighting conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2: Not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest placement: Midground to background, attached to hardscape or planted in substrate with rhizome exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAnubias gracilis can be attached to driftwood, rocks, or other hardscape using fishing line, thread, or aquarium-safe glue — the most natural and visually effective method. It can also be planted directly in the substrate, provided the rhizome — the thick horizontal stem from which the leaves and roots emerge — remains fully exposed above the surface at all times. Burying the rhizome will cause it to rot and kill the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eIn open-top aquariums, Anubias gracilis can be allowed to grow emersed above the waterline, where it will develop into a significantly larger and more imposing plant — a striking feature in paludariums and open aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll community fish, shrimp, and snails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts tough, leathery leaves make it resistant to plant-eating fish — an excellent choice for cichlid and larger fish tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly beautiful as a midground plant where its long leaf stems and triangular leaves can be fully appreciated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropica","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48650263888094,"sku":null,"price":17.29,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/2-21.png?v=1787873179","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/anubias-gracilis-tropica","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}