Why floating roots matters
Floating plants can provide cover, while long roots may crowd equipment, surface access, or the view into a small aquarium. In a shrimp-focused aquarium, the choice should also support steady routines, visible livestock, and access for basic care.
Before you act, check whether roots obstruct circulation, feeding access, or routine observation. 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
thin the plants in small amounts and watch how the surface and shrimp respond. Make one adjustment at a time and watch how the aquarium responds during normal observation.
Avoid letting a dense mat cover the entire surface without checking circulation. 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.