Old Java Fern turning brown and black, am I trimming the dead leaves right?

[KyleKVK]

I don’t think I get how to trim aquarium plants. I realize that’s a super beginner question, but I have this Java Fern whose time has come. It still has some healthy leaves so I just trimmed the dead ones.

I got close to the bottom of the stems of the leaves, but it looks like I gave my plant a bad haircut! Some stem is still visible! Is that okay? Am I doing this right?

[Beardedbillygoat1975]

I think Java fern really needs a good trim every once and awhile. I find it really rebounds and thrives after haircut ms putting its energy into new growth. A little bit of ferts, a little partial light and it’ll come back better than ever.