Anubias nana 'Mbuna S' | Compact, robust aquarium plant

Anubias nana ‘Mbuna S’ is a particularly compact and robust cultivated form of the classic Anubias nana. It was specially developed for hardy aquarium concepts and is ideally suited for community tanks, cichlid tanks (e.g. Mbuna), and for aquarists looking for a long-lasting, low-maintenance plant.

The plant forms short leaf stems and firm, dark green leaves, which are largely ignored by plant-nibbling fish. Like all Anubias, it grows slowly and can either be attached to hardscape or decoratively placed between stones. The rhizome should not be buried.

🌿 Plant Profile:

🔸 Scientific name: Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Mbuna S’
🔸 Family: Araceae
🔸 Origin: West Africa (cultivated form)
🔸 Light requirements: low – medium
🔸 Temperature: 20–30 °C
🔸 Growth: very slow
🔸 Placement: Foreground / Midground / Hardscape
🔸 Growth height: approx. 5–10 cm
🔸 pH value: 5.5–8.5
🔸 Water hardness: soft – hard
🔸 CO₂ requirement: not necessary
🔸 Propagation: Rhizome division

💡 Tip:

Ideal for cichlid tanks, as the firm leaves are rarely damaged. In shaded areas, Anubias nana ‘Mbuna S’ remains particularly algae-free and dimensionally stable.

👉 Conclusion:

Anubias nana ‘Mbuna S’ is an extremely robust, compact aquarium plant – perfect for cichlid tanks, low-maintenance aquariums, and anyone looking for a reliable, long-lasting green plant.