Why plant spacing matters
A planted tank can have shelter without hiding every surface where shrimp feed and move. In a shrimp-focused aquarium, the choice should also support steady routines, visible livestock, and access for basic care.
Before you act, check whether you can still see the substrate, shrimp, and filter intake. 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
shift only a few stems, then check the viewing angle from normal sitting distance. Make one adjustment at a time and watch how the aquarium responds during normal observation.
Avoid filling every open gap until inspection becomes difficult. 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.