"Tanked" on Animal Planet

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by kien

Nice.. Why don't you just open up a separate bash Kien thread instead of hijacking this one MF.

Ya, Brett. MF. Pfft.

[sphelps]

Anyone got any info on what these guys use for filtration? I'm assuming just a wet-dry system and nothing special. Also are they really just using straight tap water and setting up these fully stocked tanks as quick as they appear to be? I'm thinking they have a few tricks up their sleeves that they don't want to become common knowledge, like pre-cultured filters and some kind of inline water filter and salt mixing device. Makes you think though, some of the most expensive tanks in the world (well at least the ones on TV claimed to be) don't use live rock or protein skimmers...

And do these guys ever use real coral?? Or is that something they pretend doesn't exist. My wife talked to someone in Vegas regarding their fish tank in the casino and they were convinced live coral in aquariums didn't exist.....

[MarkoD]

Looks like these guys use bioballs in a trickle filter. They probably bring in already established bioballs.

They also probably use a carbon filter hooked to the tap and then just mix salt.

And since they are a maintenance company too and their clients obviously have money, they probably do weekly water changes and cleaning.

[cathyg_99]

i would assume also by watching the second episode that they maybe also do a quarantine system at the shop, or from the supplier? the first tank they seemed to bring it from the shop and the second was straight from the shipping boxes... they should have a behind the scenes show for us reefers

[Coleus]

when they are filling the water for the mob tank, it clearly shows they are filling the tank with some kind of tap water which is 95 degree so they brought some ice to cool the water.


This is what i assume: since they have no live rock, they can reduce the cycle time?? They must have some kind of magic potion where you just fill the tap water, dump in the potions, dump in the salt and then once it is mixed to certain salinity and ph, put the fishes in.

Also the fishes are probably already got quarantine from the shop they bought so they only get super healthy one.

Anyway, i am still curious if any fish dies after couple days tho. From the sounds of it, it seems like most of tank owner do not care what fishes they are getting, all they are really after is the look and wow factor. So even if fishes are dying, they jsut got replaced quickly. Sad to think if this is case

[MarkoD]

But without live rock they can just medicate the whole tank.

And why would they need a potion?I think they just have a huge tank with bio balls that are established and ready to go

[mark]

When I started the LFS were push stuff like Prime and Cycle to get things going in an hurry

[sphelps]

I guess I guy could have just checked out there website
http://www.acrylicaquariums.com/aqua...fe_support.htm

[mseepman]

Just in case someone was having trouble finding the first episode to watch it...here's a link:

http://www.videobb.com/watch_video.php?v=iZu63rgA26Ze

Fish selection was questionable...but the show could bring some recognition to the hobby which is positive.

[MarkoD]

new episode is out