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Anubias sp. ‘KingKong’
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Anubias sp. ‘King Kong’ is a rare and striking cultivar of Anubias, prized for its broad, thick, dark green leaves and extremely robust structure. Like other Anubias varieties, it’s slow-growing and easy to care for, making it ideal for aquascaping in low-maintenance tanks.


Anubias sp. ‘King Kong’ – Care Guide

Overview

  • Type: Rhizomatous aquatic plant

  • Size: Larger than Anubias nana; thick, rounded leaves

  • Growth Rate: Very slow

  • Origin: Cultivar (not naturally found in the wild)

  • Position in Tank: Midground or hardscape feature


Water Parameters

  • Temperature: 22–28°C (72–82°F)

  • pH: 6.0–7.5

  • Water Hardness: Soft to moderately hard

  • CO₂: Not required (but improves growth)


Lighting

  • Type: Low to medium

  • Note: Avoid intense lighting, which encourages algae growth on leaves.

  • Best Practice: Indirect, diffused light or shaded areas of the tank


Planting & Placement

  • Do NOT bury the rhizome. Attach to:

    • Driftwood

    • Lava rock

    • Slate or decorations

  • Use: Super glue gel, thread, or fishing line to secure it.

  • Growth habit: Compact and slow-growing; great for focal points or minimalist layouts


Nutrient Requirements

  • Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizers for water column feeding

  • Root tabs: Unnecessary

  • Iron supplements: Can enhance dark leaf color

  • Substrate: Not needed


✂️ Maintenance & Propagation

  • Trimming: Remove yellow or damaged leaves at the rhizome

  • Propagation: Cut rhizome sections (each with 3–4 leaves) and reattach to hardscape

  • Algae control: Important due to slow growth and broad leaf surface


⚠️ Common Issues

Problem Cause Solution
Algae on leaves Excess light or poor flow Reduce light, increase flow, add algae-eaters
Yellowing leaves Nutrient deficiency Dose liquid fertilizers, especially potassium and iron
Rhizome rot Burying in substrate Ensure rhizome is fully exposed to water flow

✅ Tank Mates & Use

  • Safe for: Shrimp, snails, peaceful fish

  • Excellent in:

    • Low-tech tanks

    • Shrimp tanks

    • Blackwater aquascapes

    • Hardscape-dominant layouts

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