Flowering Aponogeton Crispus

[This Old Spouse]

I have a beautifully flowering aponogeton crispus that has two very pretty blooms. The first one is starting to fade. What should I do here? Should I snip them off at the base or just let them run the course of it? My worry is that they'll rot and foul the water eventually.

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[ian]

snip the flower from the base, you'll soon get another.

 

[This Old Spouse]

Thanks! Should I just let them finish flowering first?