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Narrow Leaf Sagittaria
Sagittaria subulata var. gracillima
Plantae›Tracheophyta›Magnoliopsida›Alismatales›Alismataceae
📍 North America
Extra-narrow form of Dwarf Sagittaria. Grass-like appearance. Spreads quickly by runners. Great low-tech carpet/foreground option.
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Compatible Livestock
Peaceful algae-eaters that won't uproot or damage delicate sagittaria leaves
Gentle invertebrates that graze algae and won't disturb the plant carpet
Complementary foreground plant with similar low-tech requirements and growth habits
Small, peaceful fish that navigate around plants without uprooting them
Excellent algae control without damaging plant tissue; compatible with dense plantings
Companion plant with similar low-light tolerance; can be arranged alongside sagittaria carpet
Common Diseases
Nutrient Deficiency (Nitrogen/Iron)
Yellowing leaves, stunted growth, pale new growth despite adequate lighting
Dose liquid all-in-one fertilizer weekly; consider macronutrient blend if deficiency persists. Test water parameters and adjust dosing accordingly.
Algae Overgrowth (Green/Brown Spot Algae)
Green or brown spots on leaves, reduced photosynthesis, plant decline
Reduce lighting duration to 6-8 hours daily, increase water changes (25-30% weekly), and add algae-eating fish or shrimp. Manually remove heavily affected leaves.
Root Rot (Poor Substrate Conditions)
Mushy roots, foul odor from substrate, plant stops producing runners
Improve substrate circulation with gentle substrate vacuuming; ensure adequate water flow. Consider adding root tabs or switching to nutrient-rich substrate if problem persists.
Melting (Transition Stress)
Leaves become translucent and dissolve, especially after planting
This is often temporary as the plant adjusts to aquarium conditions. Maintain stable water parameters, ensure moderate lighting, and dose fertilizers. New growth typically emerges within 2-3 weeks.
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Quick Facts
- co2
- not required
- lighting
- low-medium
- placement
- foreground/midground
- difficulty
- easy
- growthRate
- fast