Why filter-side planting matters
Plant placement should preserve filter access and avoid collecting loose leaves around the intake or outlet. In a shrimp-focused aquarium, the choice should also support steady routines, visible livestock, and access for basic care.
Before you act, check the intake path, outlet flow, and likely direction of floating debris. 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
arrange plants beside rather than directly across equipment, then check after growth fills in. Make one adjustment at a time and watch how the aquarium responds during normal observation.
Avoid blocking the intake or hiding a filter that needs routine attention. 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.