The botanicals and wood and other materials which we use are more than \u201cdecor.\u201d They\u2019re areas for microbial growths to take place, fro fungal growths to colonize. They\u2019re \u201cfuel\u201d for establishing an orderly, productive aquatic microcosm.\n\n--- \n\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-fellman/support