We add leaves and botanicals to our aquariums, and almost immediately, they start to decompose. They not only impart their bound up chemical compounds into the water- impacting the water chemistry- they form the basis of a complex web of life...a foundational aspect of our botanical-style aquariums...\n\n--- \n\nSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/scott-fellman/support