Why plant formats matters
Potted and tissue-cultured plants arrive with different packaging and preparation needs; compare the plant and seller instructions before adding either. In a shrimp-focused aquarium, the choice should also support steady routines, visible livestock, and access for basic care.
Before you act, check whether growing media, gel, or packaging remains around the roots. 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
rinse and prepare the plant according to reliable aquarium guidance, then add it only when you understand its condition. Make one adjustment at a time and watch how the aquarium responds during normal observation.
Avoid assuming every plant sold in a cup is automatically ready for an established shrimp tank. 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.