AQUARIUM PLANTS Anubias (Araceae, West Africa) (Tropical fish wholesalers) These grow
AQUARIUM PLANTS Anubias (Araceae, West Africa) These grow slowly, under weak lighting, in soft, acid water. Multiplication takes place through a division of the rhizome, which must never be covered with soil. Anubias barteri There are two varieties: the smallest, the dwarf anubias, is ideal for foregrounds; the biggest, Barter’s anubias, has spear-like leaves and can be placed a little further back. Size: 30 cm. Anubias heterophylla The Congo anubias can exceed 35 cm in height and is therefore only suitable for large aquariums. The shape of the leaves can vary considerably but, broadly speaking, they are oval or lanceolate. Size: 30-40 cm. Anubias barteri Cryptocoryne cordata Anubias heterophylla Cryptocoryne (Araceae, South-East Asia) Several dozen species of this genus are used in aquariums, which sometimes gives rise to confusion. Some are genuinely aquatic, others amphibious. The quality of water required varies according to the species: soft to moderately hard, slightly acid to alkaline; the soil must always be quite rich. Sexual reproduction with flowers is rare; vegetative multiplication occurs by means of runners or the division of the clump. Cryptocoryne balansae Balansa’s cryptocoryne prefers intense light and a temperature over 25 C. It should be kept as a single specimen, to highlight it. Size: 40 cm. Cryptocoryne beckettii Beckett’s cryptocoryne, paludal in the wild, is very resistant and can live totally submerged. Size: 40 cm. Cryptocoryne ciliata The ciliated cryptocoryne is one of the species in this genus that tolerates hard water, and it requires fairly rich soil. It is amphibious in its natural environment. Size: 40 cm. Cryptocoryne cordata The Siamese cryptocoryne exists in several varieties, which differ from each other in the shape of their leaves. It adjusts well to hard water. Size: 15-20 cm. Cryptocoryne crispatula A large hardy species, the undulated cryptocoryne is reserved for big aquariums, where it deserves to be shown off. It dislikes water that is too hard. Size: 50-70 cm. Cryptocoryne beckettii Cryptocoryne crispatula Hottonia inflata (foreground)
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