This study explores how varying patterns of connectivity between spatially fragmented habitats affects species richness. Pond microcosms were set up with networks of bottles connected by tubing in either evenly or unevenly connected patterns. Samples from the bottles were analyzed and species counted over time. Initial results found that networks with a higher number of bottles and even connectivity between bottles sustained higher levels of species richness on average. Further replicates are needed to solidify these findings and better understand how connectivity patterns impact community dynamics in spatially fragmented ecosystems.