Why maintenance access matters
Hardscape should leave room to reach the glass, siphon accessible areas, and remove plant waste without dismantling the tank. In a shrimp-focused aquarium, the choice should also support steady routines, visible livestock, and access for basic care.
Before you act, check where hands, tools, and the siphon need to reach. Compare the item with the rest of the setup and note any recent change that could affect what you are seeing.
A careful way to proceed
leave a clear route around the filter and front glass, then test the layout dry. Make one adjustment at a time and watch how the aquarium responds during normal observation.
Avoid packing the whole footprint so normal cleaning becomes disruptive. Labels, products, and tank conditions differ, so use a reliable guide as context and record what you directly observe. If uncertainty remains, ask an experienced shrimp keeper before making a consequential change.
Use these as general hobby references. Test your aquarium and confirm product guidance before making changes.