DIFFICULTY Easy

A forgiving choice for newer planted tanks.

LIGHT Low

Around 8 hours is a useful starting point.

CO₂ Optional

Injection is not normally necessary.

GROWTH Very Slow

Low trimming needs.

PLANT OVERVIEW

About Anubias barteri var. nana 'Coin Leaf'

A round-leaved dwarf nana with a coin-like look.

Coin Leaf' is a compact nana selected for its almost circular leaves, giving a distinctly different texture from standard nana. Same easy epiphyte care: attach to hardscape, keep light modest, and never bury the rhizome.
Shrimp friendly Nano suitable Low-tech suitable High-tech suitable
CARE PROFILE

What this plant needs.

The useful numbers and practical notes, grouped around how you actually keep the plant.

TANK FIT

Placement + size

Primary placementEpiphyte
Typical height2–5 in
Typical width4 in
Suggested minimum tank5 gal
Suggested tank height8 in+
LIGHT + CO₂

Energy demand

Ideal lightLow
Photoperiod range7–10 hr
Approx. PAR15–40
Injected CO₂Optional
CO₂ benefitLow
NUTRITION

Where it feeds

Root feedingLow
Water-column feedingModerate
Overall fertilizer demandLow
Iron demandLow
MicronutrientsModerate
WATER

Useful parameter range

Temperature72–82°F
pH6–7.8
GH2–15 dGH
KH1–12 dKH
PLANTING

How to plant it.

Substrate: Attach to wood or rock; do not bury the rhizome
Hardscape: Can be attached to rock or wood.
Do not bury the rhizome. Keep the rhizome exposed to reduce the risk of rot.

Tie or glue the rhizome to hardscape; burying it causes rot.

GROWTH + PROPAGATION

What to expect after planting.

Propagation

Rhizome division

Acclimation

Very hardy; new leaves may take weeks. Old leaves can be trimmed if algae-covered.

COMMON PROBLEMS

What usually goes wrong.

Rhizome rot if buried; slow growth invites algae on older leaves.