Dwarf Sagittaria – Easy Foreground Live Aquarium Plant (Sagittaria subulata)

Bring a touch of vibrant green to your aquarium with Dwarf Sagittaria, one of the easiest and most reliable carpeting plants for freshwater tanks! 💚
Known for its bright, grass-like leaves and fast growth, Dwarf Sagittaria is perfect for beginners and pros alike. It forms a lush, low-growing carpet that adds a natural look to your aquascape — while improving water quality and providing shelter for shrimp and small fish.

This hardy, low-maintenance plant adapts to a wide range of conditions and doesn’t require CO₂, making it an excellent choice for low-tech planted tanks.

🌿 Why You’ll Love It

• Grows into a lush green carpet or grassy foreground

• Beginner-friendly and low maintenance

• Helps reduce algae by absorbing excess nutrients

• No CO₂ required (but optional for faster growth)

• Perfect for shrimp, snails, and small fish tanks

💧 Care Instructions

• Scientific Name: Sagittaria subulata

• Lighting: Low to moderate

• Temperature: 68–82°F (20–28°C)

• pH Range: 6.0–7.8

• Placement: Foreground or midground

• Growth Rate: Moderate

• CO₂: Optional (improves density and speed)

💡 Pro Tip: Trim leaves regularly to keep your carpet even and healthy — this encourages horizontal runners that help the plant spread faster!

🐠 Perfect For:

✔️ Shrimp, betta, and nano tanks
✔️ Low-tech or high-tech aquariums
✔️ Natural-style aquascapes
✔️ Foreground plant carpets or grassy textures

🌱 Helpful Hints

• Does well in both sand and gravel substrates

• Great companion for taller plants like Jungle Val or Water Sprite

• Spreads naturally through runners, creating a full carpet over time

• Safe for all freshwater fish, shrimp, and snails