Anubias Nana Golden Coin

Anubias Nana ‘Golden Coin’ is a striking cultivar of Anubias barteri var. nana, prized for its round, coin-shaped leaves and vibrant golden-green coloration. Derived from West African Anubias stock, this variety adds a bright, eye-catching contrast to aquascapes while retaining the durability and ease of care the species is known for.

Its small to medium, rounded leaves grow densely along a creeping rhizome, forming compact clusters with a soft golden hue that intensifies under proper lighting. Best attached to driftwood, rocks, or décor, this plant is perfect for creating focal points and adding warmth and contrast to aquarium layouts.

Highly resilient and undemanding, Anubias Nana ‘Golden Coin’ thrives in low to moderate light and adapts easily to a wide range of water conditions. Its thick leaves resist damage from most herbivorous fish and offer excellent surfaces for shrimp to graze on biofilm.

Bright, compact, and easy to maintain, this plant is ideal for aquascapers looking to introduce subtle color variation without increasing maintenance complexity.

Key Features

• Rounded, coin-shaped leaves
• Distinctive golden to light green coloration
• Compact, bushy growth habit
• Extremely hardy and low-maintenance
• Ideal for contrast in aquascapes
• Resistant to most herbivorous fish

Care & Growing Conditions

• Lighting: Low to moderate (moderate light enhances golden coloration; avoid excessive intensity)
• Temperature: 72–82°F
• pH: 6.0–7.5
• Water Flow: Low to moderate
• CO₂: Not required
• Propagation: Rhizome division

Tip: Keep the rhizome above the substrate to prevent rot. Attach to hardscape using thread or aquarium-safe glue.

Ideal Uses

• Foreground to midground plant
• Attaching to driftwood and rocks
• Creating bright focal points
• Adding color contrast to green-heavy layouts
• Shrimp tanks and low-tech setups

Plant Details

• Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Golden Coin’
• Common Name: Golden Coin Anubias
• Type: Rhizome plant
• Origin: Cultivated variant (West African species)
• Growth Rate: Slow
• Placement: Foreground to midground
• Difficulty: Easy
• Max Height: 4–6 inches