I removed all but two stems of my rotala rotundifolia/indica (can never figure out which it is called) as it kept looking very crappy, but the two I kept look amazing... but we'll see how long it lasts
. I trimmed the Hygro and bacopa and used the stems to thicken up the stands. The way this tank keeps going I think I am going to definitely take a more 'natural' look- things growing how they choose and I will just trim it to keep them underwater level. I have not yet decided if I will allow the vals to grow willy nilly among the stem plants or keep them in their own area. I will likely keep them separate though.
Oh, and I lost another neon a while back. I have been SO busy with school I have yet to have a chance to go replenish my school to a level of about 15 I think. Soon though. Soon.