Anubias barteri 'Coin Leaf' (also sold as 'Mini Coin') is a compact variety of Anubias barteri, prized for its small, rounded, coin-shaped leaves and neat, low-growing habit. Where larger Anubias varieties suit bigger background planting, Coin Leaf's diminutive size makes it ideal for foreground and midground attachment on smaller pieces of hardscape, and a popular choice for nano and shrimp tanks. Supplied as a well-rooted Tropica pot, it's ready to attach to hardscape and start settling in straight away.
Like all Anubias, this is an epiphyte rather than a substrate plant: the rhizome should never be buried, as this can cause it to rot. Instead, tie or glue it to a piece of driftwood or rock, where roots will slowly take hold over the following weeks. Growth is slow and steady, so it's a plant that rewards patience rather than fast results. Low to moderate light suits it best; too much intense lighting can encourage algae to build up on the older, slower-growing leaves.
Hardy, tolerant of a wide range of water conditions, and generally left alone by herbivorous fish, it's a dependable, compact choice for adding detail to small tanks, nano aquascapes, and shrimp setups.
At a glance:
- Placement: foreground to midground, attached to hardscape (driftwood/rock)
- Light: low to moderate
- Growth rate: slow
- Difficulty: easy, suitable for beginners
- CO2: not essential
- Format: Tropica potted plant, well-rooted and ready to attach