{"product_id":"anubias-minima-dragon-claw","title":"Anubias Minima Dragon Claw","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nta-product\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 class=\"nta-title\"\u003eAnubias Minima Dragon Claw\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"nta-tagline\"\u003eAnubias Minima Dragon Claw is a hardy, slow-growing rhizome plant that adds durable greenery and structure to nano aquariums, shrimp tanks and low-tech planted displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScientific name: \u003cem\u003eAnubias sp.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct type: Anubias\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent form: Supplied as the listed portion, clump, bulb, sheet or mounted plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty: 🟢 Beginner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Low to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO₂: Optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest placement: Hardscape \/ Midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp safe: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this for you?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔️ Perfect if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want an easy, slow-growing aquarium plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are building a nano, shrimp or low-tech aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want greenery attached to wood or rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou prefer a plant that does not need frequent trimming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e❌ Avoid if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou plan to bury the rhizome under substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want very fast growth or instant background coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour aquarium is newly set up and unstable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou expect a variegated plant to maintain identical markings on every leaf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose Anubias Minima Dragon Claw?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnubias Minima Dragon Claw combines toughness with a refined growth form. Its firm leaves tolerate lower light and make it useful in aquariums where delicate stem plants may struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a live plant, every specimen is naturally different. Leaf count, colour, size and growth form may vary from photos and may change as the plant adapts to submerged aquarium conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for low-tech freshwater aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be attached to driftwood or aquarium-safe rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow growth means less frequent trimming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful in shrimp, Betta and peaceful community aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm leaves create long-lasting structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO₂ is optional rather than essential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNTA Plant Rating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeginner friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-tech suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrimp aquarium suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNano aquarium suitability:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★★★★\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e ★★☆☆☆\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare made simple\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight: Low to Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO₂: Optional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlacement: Hardscape \/ Midground\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting method: Attach to aquarium-safe rock or driftwood. Keep the rhizome above the substrate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Stable, clean and appropriately filtered freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrition: Use an appropriate combination of liquid fertiliser, root nutrition or both according to the plant's growth form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove damaged leaves and avoid sudden changes in lighting, temperature or fertiliser dosing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePairs perfectly with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium-safe driftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDragon stone or other aquarium-safe rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBettas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall peaceful nano fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNTA Insight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKeep the rhizome exposed. Burying it is one of the most common reasons Anubias declines. Attach the plant to hardscape and allow the roots to anchor naturally.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePort Aquatics Quality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis plant is sourced through Port Aquatics and inspected by Nano Tanks Australia before sale. Live plants are natural products, so size, leaf count, colour and growth form will vary. We select healthy stock with the best chance of establishing successfully under suitable aquarium conditions.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box nta-warning\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLive Plant Shipping Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌿 Live Plant Notice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLive plants are dispatched according to weather, destination and NTA's live-product shipping schedule. Plant size, leaf count, colour and growth form naturally vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available when weather and destination conditions are suitable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eLocal Pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available by appointment when the product is in stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✅ \u003cstrong\u003eInspection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inspect and rinse all live plants before adding them to an established aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome plants may temporarily lose older leaves while adapting from farm conditions to your aquarium. Healthy roots or rhizomes can produce new submerged growth after acclimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nta-box\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I bury this Anubias in substrate?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not bury the rhizome. The fine roots may enter the substrate, but the thick horizontal rhizome should remain exposed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDoes it need CO₂?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. Added CO₂ can improve growth, but stable water, suitable light and regular nutrition are normally more important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy is it growing slowly?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnubias is naturally slow-growing. Slow growth is normal and is part of why it requires little maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs it safe for shrimp?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Anubias is widely used in shrimp aquariums and its leaves provide useful grazing surfaces for biofilm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy are older leaves developing algae?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause Anubias grows slowly, older leaves remain exposed for a long time. Avoid excessive light and keep nutrients and maintenance balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Port Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184761929937,"sku":"NTA-PLANT-007","price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/5771\/2849\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_51a0125b-ce3e-452d-9298-c9cdc10e7767.png?v=1784286937","url":"https:\/\/nanotanksaustralia.com.au\/products\/anubias-minima-dragon-claw","provider":"Nano Tanks Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}