Betta needs space do I trim or remove Crypts

[MichelleN]

"C.T." and his plants have been in this 6.8 cube for a year now. His Crypts are happy and crowded now. I removed one plant several months ago. Debating is it possible, or more importantly advisable to trim his Crypts back or best just to pull more out again. We'd have to hold them outside or in a spare 10 gallon for several more months until we set up our next tank. But C.T. needs a bit more open swim space I'd think. 

[Fish Folk]

You’ll find that an established Crypt roots are LONG, and probably cover the entire substrate area. I would love to save the crypt, if I were you. I guess if it were me, I’d leave it all alone til next tank is set up. 

[JoeQ]

It would break my heart to trim that. Id probably get rid of the betta instead!! 🤣

Edited June 15, 2022 by JoeQ

[Anjum]

It would probably be less disruptive to the whole system to trim rather than uproot the plants. However, I don't necessarily think you have to. In my experience, Bettas seem to rather enjoy the cover of vegetation & that's not so dense that he can't weave in & out of the leaves. I think your tank is gorgeous! 😍 Goals. 😂