Ep 5. Brace Yourself for Employee of the Month

In the fifth episode of Tanked season 5, titled "Brace Yourself for Employee of the Month," the team at Acrylic Tank Manufacturing (ATM) decides to surprise their hardworking employee, Wayde King, with a custom-made fish tank. The episode begins with the team discussing the upcoming competition for the Employee of the Month award, which King has won for several months in a row. To celebrate his achievements and show their appreciation, the team decides to create a unique tank for their boss.

The team has a meeting with King's wife, Heather, to discuss the design of the tank. They want the tank to reflect King's passions and interests, and Heather suggests incorporating his love for braces into the design. King has worn braces for most of his life and even owns a specialized orthodontic supply company. The team immediately gets to work creating a tank that features a gigantic metallic set of braces and colorful fish that will swim throughout the wires.

The team knows that King will likely be up for the challenge of building this tank, but they want to make it even more challenging by creating a "floating" brace effect. To create this illusion, they construct a separate tank that will hold a skull and crossbones, which will be the centerpiece of the design. Once the two tanks are linked, they will look like one massive tank with a floating set of braces.

The team goes to work designing the interior of the tank and selecting the fish that will inhabit it. They visit a fish market to choose colorful and exotic fish that will complement the design. They select fish with a similar color scheme to the braces, and fish that are known to be hardy enough to live in a variety of water conditions. The team also builds a filtration system that will keep the water clean and safe for the fish.

As they work on the tank, the team faces a few challenges. They struggle to get the brace wires to look realistic, and they have difficulty getting the lighting just right to show off the fish's colors. They also have to make sure the tank is structurally sound, as the braces are quite heavy. Despite these hurdles, the team works hard to make sure the tank is perfect.

Finally, the day arrives for the big reveal. King walks into the store and is completely surprised by the massive tank. He is thrilled with the design and loves the floating brace effect. The team gives him a tour of the tank and introduces him to the fish. King is impressed with the design and the hard work that went into creating it.

In addition to the main tank reveal, the episode also features a smaller project in which the team creates a tank for a children's hospital. The tank is decorated with a whimsical underwater theme and features several fun elements like a treasure chest and a diver figure. The team works hard to make sure the tank is both fun and functional, creating a beautiful addition to the hospital's play area.

Overall, Tanked season 5 episode 5 is an exciting and fun episode that showcases the team's creativity and dedication to their craft. The tanks they create are both beautiful and functional, and it's clear that they care deeply about each project. The episode is a great choice for fans of the show and for anyone interested in marine life and aquarium design.