What is the fastest way to propagate anubias?

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Spine
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What is the fastest way to propagate anubias?

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I have several species of West African dwarf chiclids and I've decided to use
Anubias in all of their tanks. I have one good size plant (5-6 in. long)that I can use to propagate more. Any suggestions on how to do this.
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Aaron
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Post by Aaron »

Macro tissue culture.

Chop up the rhizome into small little pieces and place them on some moist java moss over some wet soil in a small clear plastic container with a lid and some tiny holes. Set it in a window with good light and each piece or rhizome should become a plantlet. This still takes a long time.

The fastest way is to buy tons of it online from someone. :D
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Post by RTRJR »

Unfortunately, I agree with Aaron - and even the "fastest" A. nana propagation is s_l_o_w.

I may have some spares when I finish re-setting the current batch of tanks, but it will be weeks before I know for sure.
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