Ep 1. Shaq-Sized

In season 8 episode 1 of Tanked, the renowned tank designers Wayde King and Brett Raymer take on a challenging project for basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal. In this episode titled "Shaq-Sized", the team is tasked with constructing a massive tank for Shaq's Florida mansion.

The episode begins with Wayde and Brett meeting Shaq for the first time and getting a tour of his mansion. They are taken aback by the size of Shaq's home and are impressed by the numerous tanks he already has. However, Shaq wants something bigger and better than anything he has seen before. After showing them the location for the new tank, Shaq expresses his desire for a "Shaq-sized" tank that will be the centerpiece of his home.

The team begins working on the design and quickly realizes that they need to create something larger than any tank they have built before. They start by digging a hole in Shaq's backyard that will later become the foundation for the tank. The hole is massive, almost the size of a swimming pool. With the foundation set, they begin working on the actual tank.

The first step is to create a massive glass panel that will serve as the viewing window for the tank. The panel weighs over 500 pounds and requires six people to move it into place. Once the glass panel is secured, the team begins to assemble the rest of the tank. They use custom-made acrylic panels to enclose the entire tank and make it waterproof.

As the tank takes shape, Shaq becomes more involved in the design process. He expresses his desire for the tank to feature a basketball court and a replica of his championship ring. The team takes on the challenge and incorporates these elements into the tank's design.

Once the tank is assembled, the team begins to fill it with water. They carefully add the fish and aquatic plants, making sure to create a balanced and healthy ecosystem. As the tank comes to life, Shaq is overjoyed by the result. He describes it as a "dream come true" and thanks Wayde and Brett for their hard work and dedication to the project.

In the final moments of the episode, Shaq unveils the tank to his family and friends during a party at his mansion. The tank becomes the focal point of the party and guests are in awe of its size and beauty. Shaq's children are particularly excited about the basketball court inside the tank and can't wait to start playing.

Overall, Tanked season 8 episode 1 is a thrilling and impressive episode that showcases the team's incredible talent for tank design and construction. Shaq's "Shaq-sized" tank is a masterpiece that will be remembered for years to come.