Why plant condition matters
Some plants lose older leaves after a move, while persistent softening may point to a broader care mismatch. In a shrimp-focused aquarium, the choice should also support steady routines, visible livestock, and access for basic care.
Before you act, check whether the plant is producing new growth while older leaves decline. 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
remove only clearly decayed material and review the plant's light and placement. Make one adjustment at a time and watch how the aquarium responds during normal observation.
Avoid assuming every old leaf means the whole plant is failing. 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.