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Anubias 'Coffeefolia' — Large

Deeply ribbed, coffee-toned new leaves mature into durable emerald foliage.

Anubias barteri 'Coffeefolia'
Available for local pickup by appointment only.

A substantial Anubias cultivar recognized by its corrugated leaves and bronze-brown new growth. Slow-growing, long-lived, and ideal for shaded low-tech displays.

Reference image — cultivar may vary.Imagen de referencia — el cultivar puede variar.

Photo: Foto: Representative photo of Anubias barteri var. coffeefolia

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Care Sheet

What it needs to thrive

Lighting
Low to moderate light. Avoid excessive intensity on slow-growing leaves.
Flow
Gentle to moderate flow that keeps debris off the leaves and rhizome.
Feeding
Feeds mainly from the water column; use a complete liquid fertilizer sparingly.
Temperament
Peaceful, shrimp-safe, and suitable for planted community aquariums.
Difficulty
Beginner
Ideal Tank Size
10 gallons and up
Water Parameters
70–80°F · pH 6.0–7.5 · soft to moderately hard water · 0 ammonia / 0 nitrite
Placement

Attach to driftwood or rock in the midground; keep the rhizome completely above substrate.

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Arrival Protocol

Quarantine, dip, and acclimation

Quarantine

Hold all new fish in a bare-bottom 10–20 gallon QT for a minimum of 4 weeks. Observe for flashing, clamped fins, white spots, or breathing changes. Treat preventatively with copper (1.75–2.5 ppm chelated) or tank-transfer method for ich, plus a praziquantel course for flukes. Invertebrates and corals skip QT but go through dip and observation instead.

Recommended coral dip

For every new coral: a 5–10 minute bath in your reef-safe dip of choice (Bayer Complete, CoralRx, or Reef Primer) following label dosage, followed by two clean saltwater rinses. Inspect plugs and bases for flatworms, pyramid snails, and eggs — remove or refrag onto clean plugs before placing in display.

Acclimation

Float sealed bags in your QT or display for 15 minutes to match temperature. Then drip acclimate at 2–4 drops per second for 45–60 minutes until volume has tripled. Net livestock into the tank — never pour shipping water in. Dim the lights for the first 24 hours to reduce stress.

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