Anubias Nana ‘Ice’ Tissue Culture Cup

Anubias nana ‘Ice’ is a beautiful and compact aquatic plant prized for its bright, pale green to almost icy-colored foliage and hardy nature. This popular Anubias variety is grown in a sterile tissue culture cup, providing a clean and pest-free way to introduce it into established aquariums. Its slow growth rate and easy-care nature make it an excellent choice for planted aquariums, shrimp tanks, nano setups, and low-tech aquascapes. Like other Anubias, Nana ‘Ice’ grows from a rhizome and is best attached to rocks, driftwood, or other hardscape rather than buried beneath the substrate. Its light-colored foliage creates beautiful contrast against darker plants and hardscape, making it an excellent choice for adding texture and visual interest to natural aquascapes.

Scientific Name: Anubias barteri var. nana ‘Ice’

Family: Araceae

Growth Form: Rhizome plant

Growth Rate: Slow

Lighting Requirements: Low to Medium

CO₂ Requirement: Not required, but recommended for faster growth and fuller development

Tank Placement: Foreground, Midground, or attached to Hardscape (Do not bury the rhizome)

Temperature Range: 72–82°F (22–28°C)

pH Range: 6.0–7.5

Max Height: 2–4 inches (5–10 cm)

Care Level: Easy

Native Region: West Africa

Why You’ll Love It:

• Bright, unique foliage adds beautiful contrast and visual interest to planted aquariums.
• Grown in a sterile tissue culture cup for a clean, pest-free introduction to your aquarium.
• Slow-growing and very low maintenance.
• Excellent choice for shrimp tanks, nano aquariums, and low-tech setups.
• Can be attached to rocks, driftwood, and other hardscape for a natural appearance.
• Compact growth makes it perfect for adding detail to smaller aquascapes.
• Hardy and tolerant of a wide range of aquarium conditions.