Ep 9. A Healthy Dose of ATM

In this episode of Tanked season 4, titled "A Healthy Dose of ATM," the ATM team takes on a project for a veterinarian office in Florida. The vets want a tank that will not only serve as a home for their fish but also provide a unique and entertaining experience for their clients.

Brett and Wayde start by visiting the vet office and surveying the space where the tank will be placed. They then meet with the clients to discuss their vision for the tank. The vets want a tank that is both relaxing and visually stimulating, and they want to incorporate the theme of a coral reef.

To create this environment, the ATM team decides to build a tank with two separate viewing areas. The first area will have a large, flat screen TV that displays HD video of a coral reef. This area will also have a small tank with live coral and a few fish to give clients a feel for what a real coral reef looks like. The second area will house the main tank, which will be a 900-gallon aquarium with a custom coral reef insert.

Brett and Wayde begin the construction process by creating a custom insert for the main tank. They use a combination of fiberglass and resin to mold intricate details of the coral reef, including tunnels, archways, and caves. After the mold is complete, they paint it with realistic colors and textures to bring it to life.

Once the insert is complete, the team assembles the tank and fills it with water. They add a variety of fish and sea creatures, including clownfish, tangs, and angelfish. They also add a few stingrays, which will be trained to eat out of clients' hands. The final touch is a custom-made LED lighting system that simulates the changing colors and tones of a real coral reef.

The ATM team puts the finishing touches on the tank by adding a few surprises for the clients. They install a hidden camera in the live coral tank so clients can watch the fish up close on the TV screen. They also rig the tank with a sound system that plays relaxing ocean sounds in the waiting room and lively music in the exam rooms.

When the tank is complete, Brett and Wayde invite the clients to come see it for the first time. The vets are thrilled with the finished product and cannot wait to show it off to their clients.

Overall, "A Healthy Dose of ATM" is a fun and creative episode that showcases the team's ability to create unique and complex aquariums. The tank they build for the vet office is not only visually stunning but also provides a calming and interactive experience for clients. This episode is a must-watch for fans of Tanked and anyone who loves aquariums.