Broadleaf Sagittaria is a resilient and beginner-friendly aquarium plant that brings a bold, grassy look to your aquascape. With its wider, paddle-shaped leaves, it adds texture and contrast while staying compact and manageable. This plant spreads naturally via runners, forming lush colonies across the midground or background of your tank.
Perfect for Father Fish setups — no CO₂, no chemicals, just natural beauty that thrives in real soil.
✅ Why Choose Broadleaf Sagittaria?
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🌿 Easy-care, no-fuss plant for low-tech tanks
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🐠 Provides shelter and grazing area for shrimp and fry
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🌱 Grows by runners – naturally spreads and fills space
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💧 Helps stabilize substrate and improve water quality
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🪴 Adapts to a wide range of tank conditions
🧪 Plant Care Tips:
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Light Needs: Low to medium (benefits from grow light)
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Growth Rate: Moderate
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Placement: Midground or background
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Water Temp: 68–82°F
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pH Range: 6.5–8.0
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Tank Size: 10+ gallons
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Propagation: Sends out runners — allow space to spread
🧠 Father Fish Tip:
Plant Broadleaf Sagittaria directly into your deep, nutrient-rich substrate and let it take off. It’s ideal for natural-style aquariums and is tough enough to handle curious fish or high traffic zones.
