Anubias Nana Gold

Yes. Like green Anubias Nana, it needs no CO₂, grows in low to moderate light and suits beginners. It grows slower than green Nana, about one new leaf every 3–4 weeks, and keeps its gold colour best under moderate light. In a very dim tank it survives but grows even slower and turns greener.

Yes, roughly. Nana Gold is a golden-leaved form of Anubias Nana and reaches about the same size: usually 5–10 cm tall, with leaves about 4–6 cm long. Because it grows more slowly, about one new leaf every 3–4 weeks, it often stays at the compact end of that range for longer.

No. Anubias Nana Gold grows well with no CO₂ in low to moderate light. Added CO₂ or liquid carbon can speed up growth a little. Very strong light is not needed and often brings algae onto its slow-growing leaves, so in a bright tank place it under taller or floating plants.

Tie Anubias Nana Gold to driftwood or rock with cotton thread or a dot of aquarium-safe super-glue gel, and never bury the rhizome; its roots grip the surface within a few weeks. Pick a spot with moderate light rather than deep shade, where its golden colour holds best.

Yes. The plant is safe for shrimp and community fish, and most fish, including goldfish and cichlids, rarely eat its tough leaves. Rinse it under tap water before adding it. For a shrimp tank, soak it in dechlorinated water for a day first, as you would with any new plant.

It is hand-packed and sent by courier anywhere in India for a flat ₹99, free on orders of ₹999 or more. If it arrives dead, send one continuous unboxing video within 4 hours of delivery on WhatsApp (+91 81416 96983) or email (buyanubias@gmail.com) and we refund or replace it. Photos alone are not accepted.

Anubias Nana Gold costs ₹90 to ₹250 on Anubias.in, depending on size. S (up to 5 leaves) is ₹90, M (6–10 leaves) is ₹120, L (12–18 leaves) is ₹200 and XL (20+ leaves, a mother plant) is ₹250. Shipping is ₹99 flat across India and free on orders from ₹999. See our Anubias Nana price guide for what each size covers.

Anubias usually costs more than fast-growing stem plants because it grows very slowly. In a typical tank without CO₂, it makes roughly one new leaf every 2–3 weeks, so a nursery needs many months to grow a saleable clump. Rare variegated types grow even slower, which pushes their price higher. Nana Gold grows slower still, about one leaf every 3–4 weeks, but is priced like standard Nana here, from ₹90 for a starter plant. Read how fast Anubias grows.

There is no single rarest Anubias, but heavily variegated cultivars such as Anubias Marble, Panda and Stardust are among the rarest you can buy in India. Their white- or cream-marked leaves have less chlorophyll, so they grow slower and produce fewer side shoots than green Anubias. Nana Gold is not rare. It is a golden-leaved form of Anubias Nana. Compare varieties in our rare Anubias guide.