Anubias mini coin

Anubias Mini Coin is a cultivar of Anubias barteri, and it stands out for being among the very smallest Anubias in the hobby, with each leaf smaller than a little fingernail. Its miniature scale, slow growth, and dense branching habit make it especially useful in aquascapes where fine detail matters more than coverage. Tropica also notes that it is as easy to grow as its parent plant, which makes it a practical choice for both beginners and experienced hobbyists looking for a highly compact Anubias.

Like other Anubias, Mini Coin is best grown attached to rock or driftwood rather than buried in substrate. Tropica specifically recommends fixing it to rocks or tree roots, and warns that the creeping rhizome should not be covered, as this can cause rot. Over time, the plant branches readily and forms a dense cushion of small, round, deep green leaves, making it especially effective in nano aquariums while also adding fine detail to larger layouts.

Key Highlights

Placement: Epiphyte; best attached to rock or driftwood, with use in foreground to midground hardscape zones
Growth: Slow-growing, compact, and readily branching
Height: Approximately 3–10+ cm in the aquarium
Light: Low
CO₂: Low demand; optional rather than essential
Best use: Nano aquariums, detailed hardscape layouts, and larger aquariums that need small-scale green accents

Planting & Attachment Tips for Anubias Mini Coin

Do not bury the rhizome. Attach the plant to rock, wood, or roots using thread or aquarium-safe gel glue, and allow the rhizome to remain exposed while it settles in. If the plant becomes too dense over time, it can be divided and the new portions placed elsewhere in the aquarium.

Care & Maintenance

Anubias Mini Coin is best treated as a slow, steady plant. It prefers lower light rather than bright light, and its compact leaves can gradually build into a dense cushion with time. Because it is slow-growing, patience and stable conditions matter more than aggressive intervention.

What You’ll Receive

You will receive a healthy Anubias Mini Coin portion suitable for attachment to rock or driftwood. As with Anubias generally, exact size, leaf count, and final density can vary naturally between plants and growing conditions.

Shipping & Transition Note

Minor settling can occur after shipping or after introduction into a new aquarium. Once attached securely and kept under stable conditions, Anubias Mini Coin typically adjusts gradually and continues as a slow-growing rhizome plant. Its final fullness develops with time as the plant branches and thickens.

Aqua Matsya Quality Promise

We select and ship only healthy Anubias suitable for clean attachment and stable establishment, so your Anubias Mini Coin arrives ready to settle in beautifully within the scape.