Algae on Anubias and other slow growers is one of the most common planted-tank frustrations. The good news: it’s almost always fixable. Here’s how.

Why it happens

Because Anubias and Bucephalandra grow slowly, each leaf sits in the tank for months — a long window for algae to settle, especially under strong or long lighting with excess nutrients.

How to remove it

• Gently wipe affected leaves, or trim badly covered old leaves.
• Spot-treat stubborn spots and improve water flow around the plant.
• Add a clean-up crew: Amano shrimp, nerite snails or otocinclus.

How to prevent it

• Reduce lighting to ~8 hours a day and avoid intense light on slow growers.
• Keep up regular water changes and don’t overfeed.
• Dose ferts consistently so plants (not algae) use the nutrients.

Start with healthy, algae-free stock — browse our Anubias and ferns & mosses, shipped across India with a live-arrival guarantee.