3000 Gallon Marine Shark Aquarium & Mangrove Marine Estuary Mega Update, Plus a Tragic Event.

Unfortunately in Episode 127 we have a tragic event occurs, but we also make a huge amount of progress on the 3000 gallon marine predator, Shark and Ray aquarium build with 1000 gallon Mangrove estuary. Updates on the Shark eggs, the 4500 Xingu River Aquarium and much more!
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[@tjautocross]

So much progress. Excited for baby sharks!!!! Doo, doo doo. 😂 Thanks for taking us along for the ride.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks Todd! New video tomorrow morning...lot's of progress! Oh yeah!! 😊😊

[@MyFishAreYourFish]

Time to weigh down those lids to keep those beautiful monsters safe in their enclosure 🤞🏽

[@AquariumDomain.]

Agreed. I shouldn't have held off...everyone in the 4500 were so calm all of the time that I didn't feel a rush...that was a mistake. :-(

[@pedroluisroman1263]

Your progress is amazing man! Great work! Sorry about the loss!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! 🙏

[@WarrenVenter.]

Great progress on the estuary aquarium. Look forward to seeing it all going. Sorry about the loss of the two fish.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks 🙏

[@KyleMiller-it5sc]

Progress looks great! Can’t wait to see those monsters in their new tank.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks 🙏

[@73chevy22]

Sorry about that bass, total bummer. Awesome progress on the 3000 build though, it's not even mine and I'm excited to see that up and running. With the Xingu River, I think it would be cool if you video taking the divider out, even though it's not technically "live" it would be cool to see that. Oh, and I'd guess snakes.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks Chevy! I will definitely film taking the divider out, I agree it will be cool the first minutes of "uniting the clans" 🙂 I am right there with you on PB3000...I haven't been this excited in completing a tank since the 4500 🙂

[@DylanFH15]

Put a piece of wood across the front over the covers and use bolt locks on each side to keep them in place

[@badstreff]

Really sorry to hear about your loss. Sad to lose fish, especially ones that are really special to you. The progress on all of your projects is awesome and it's very cool when you can call on strong and capable (wise ass lol) friends! Can't wait for the next update and I agree with other fans that we'd love to see more footage of the work happening 🙂

[@AquariumDomain.]

I will try to add some more of the work being done footage, but it is tough as working on the tank builds is generally something I do late in the evening after working all day and family stuff...so I am always kinda pressed for time 😊

[@philcarlino6942]

That's rough about the bass. He was a beauty. The updates are really getting good. Progress! For the guess... I'm gonna go with newts. Looking forward to the next update as always. Take care, my friend.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hey Phil! Frustrating loss, wish I had added the weights to the lids earlier, but fixing that now. 😊

[@ezwaters5847]

Love seeing all the progress. Perhaps it would be safer, for avoiding flooding, to run that pump from the 300 sump into the mangrove estuary instead of from the main tank. So the sump doesn't overflow if the main tank's return pump stops..

[@AquariumDomain.]

I'll try to remember to show it in the next video, but the short is that the pump is positioned at the same level as the drain, so in the event of a pump failure it will stop pumping as the water drains below it's intake.

[@ezwaters5847]

@AquariumDomain. Makes sense. Figured you probably had something figured out already.

[@heidibal255]

Thank you 👍

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙏

[@tomaswall6935]

The best tank on the internet 😍, love to see what you could do with wild discus and altum angle fish.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! I truly can't wait for PB3000 to go live....coming very soon! 🙂🙂

[@nicoazevedo3581]

My wife has cameras in our reptile room. Motion sets them off. This may be helpful for possibly saving a fish.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I actually have that type of camera system on the exterior of my house....if I used it on the inside I would have to turn them on/off depending on if I was away or not....something to think about. 🙂

[@jeffkane4391]

Sorry about the fish loss, sir. The progress is looking great. Thanks for the update. Mice, extremely late in the guessing game 😉😊

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks Jeff 🙏 Hehe yeah the correct guess for the tub critters happened about an hour after video release. 🙂

[@X_Springer]

Once your projects are complete, can you provide a series of touring all the tanks? great work, I always look forward to your updates!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Definitely! 😊

[@RogueAquariums]

I bet you and your friend were laughing when installing the glass. He should have passed you a high chair. 🤣 a lot of progress in the predator bay 3000. Looking forward to seeing this come to fruition.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hehe yeah 😊 I got a lot done on Predator Bay 3000 this weekend...we are very very close! 😊

[@RogueAquariums]

@@AquariumDomain. Great to hear. You know, I’ll be following

[@skaughtmc6591]

I’d add clips to the lids to make sure those eventually huge arrowanas can’t jump out.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I have a strategy to have the tops flex some as big fish hit them while not moving and allowing the fish through...I will show it in the next video. 😊

[@coronaaroma1732]

Love the tanks making great progress. Sorry about the bass

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! 🙏

[@troyboyaquatics1446]

Sorry for your loss been there

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙏

[@quintonthomas5635]

If some have already said it, please ignore, but add some T-slides that keep the covers in place so they can’t be knocked off-by a fish exploding upward

[@mikebloom6279]

I use plastic kid pools about 6 ft across and 9in deep, more oxygen with the surface area. Put on ground or raised up to waste level and you get free water changes along with plants you'll have crystal clear water.

[@theunbrokenaquarist]

Sorry about the Bass mate, just a suggestion, could you film more of you doing things? Even if your not talking at same time it’s ok, would love to see more plumbing, bracing, siliconing, filling the tank, mixing salt, just everything filmed more would be great. Your doing a great job though ❤

[@AquariumDomain.]

Appreciate that 🙏 I will try to add some more, but it is tough as I work all day and generally do my aquarium work at night...setting up camera, filming etc. slows me down quite a bit and I am generally always pressed on time.😊

[@elvinsworld11]

Lovely

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! 🙂

[@millerjohnson4232]

I wish you would post more frequently. Great content

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! 🙏 The goal is to post more for sure...just not always easy to do 🙂

[@PaulKingMetal]

Sorry for your loss. That totally sucks! Anyway, I think you had a bunch of ratts under the rubber tote.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thankfully not rats...camel crickets 😊

[@LikinThemSuperSour]

Sorry for the loss man. I’m just thinking out loud, but maybe for the larger tank aside from installing some additional weights on the top panels to prevent fish from jumping, what about installing by some cameras above the back of the tanks to be able to notice any movements or disturbances with the panels in the event fish jump out?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks 🙏 I always had the plan to add weight to the tops, but seeing how calm the fish were in the 4500 gave me a false sense of security...paid the price on that one...needless to say tops are getting corrected this week 😊

[@richardpeatfield4497]

Probably garter snakes getting ready for winter. Nice progress on the tanks. Could you re home the one small red line to another tank to target feed him so he catches up?

[@AquariumDomain.]

They are pretty close now to being big enough, especially with the big male Fogo gone. At this point I want to add the Albino Arowana from the 315 grow out before I remove the divider...so there is some time.

[@aronro1291]

Sorry for your losses. Its painful coming home to that. Time to redesign the covers. Mabey use a router to chanel out a slot to slide the covers on to stop it from lifting up again. As for what was in the tub, i'd guess it was Opossums. Mabey mice, but if it was them id guess you wouldnt even mention it being that they are so common to find

[@AquariumDomain.]

That was a tough loss. I have always had a plan to secure the tops, but waited too long to implement it...and paid the price :-(

[@robertovara2253]

Sorry to see you lost the Bass. But the others did color up big time!!!! He sure was a destructive bit guy!! Rabbits under the tub? Take care Brother. Keep that awesome content coming. Can't wait to see predator 3000!!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hehe yeah that male Bass was a bit of a terror, but damn was he a good looking fish 🙂 I made a ton of progress so far on PB3000 this week...so close! 🙂

[@dazsboxofwater]

Sorry for your loss of one of your most prized fish, never easy, some say just a fish but being in the hobby it’s more than just a fish well is for me. I’m here for the salt water as you no so super excited but I so enjoy your builds too & you’ve got me hooked on your fresh water side too. Keep up the great work sir, all the best , see you on the next one 👍🏻🎉👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@dazsboxofwater]

P.s. Mice 🐁 / rodents I think .

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thankfully not rodents 😊

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! Definitely going to be a bunch of salt content the next few months! 😊

[@dazsboxofwater]

@@AquariumDomain. good luck , you’ve got this , it’ll be amazing I’m sure 👍🏻

[@susantroy11]

Man 😢 what a loss. Sorry the see that. I was thinking perhaps placing netting over the area that are susceptible to jumpers. That arowana will definitely challenge that top 😎 great builds brother!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks. I am adding the weight to the tops this week...just wish I hadn't waited :-(

[@richiedd4119]

I bet the local water company come to you when they have droughts... very nice. Can't blame yourself for the fish jumping, they manage to find any weakness.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I am on a well, so I am my local water company 🙂🙂

[@razinfishes1918]

Sorry about the bass, I lost an Oscar who jumped out not long ago. It was a very special Albino Oscar completely white with black fringes on the tips of all his fins so beautiful. I dang near cried seeing it on the floor dead. Im excited to see the 3000 completed almost there

[@AquariumDomain.]

Sorry to hear about your Oscar...I know exactly the look you are describing and Albinos look awesome like that. Kicking myself for not getting the weigh downs for the tops built an in place...paid the price :-(

[@williamjamescavejr9423]

There’s a peacock chasing the red hooks at 14:08.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hehe yeah that is the juvenile bass trying to intimidate the smaller fish away because they see me and think they are getting fed. 🙂

[@puirYorick]

Those silverfish or pill bug things? Just a wild guess since I didn't find the footage. Sorry you lost the big guy and presumably whatever he choked on. Work is really getting done. Thanks for the update.

[@themarkedman72]

I consider myself outside your good self the number one fan of that fogo bass in the world. I've said this before but That was my favourite fish on the internet. Goddamit 😢

[@AquariumDomain.]

Yeah that one really hurt. I am kicking myself for waiting to add the weighted trim to the edge of the tops...such a costly mistake to make :-(

[@mattphillips6714]

I’m only 5’4 stools don’t work for me, I need step ladders..🤣🤣 I don’t have a clue where you get your energy for these projects but the beauty and magic you create is stunning and I can’t wait to see new predator 3000 comes online.. is it possible to use that white/transparent netting for covering Koi ponds to use along side your lids on the Amazon river tank..❤️

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! 😊 Predatory Bay 3000 is so close right now that adrenaline is powering me through the build...I can't wait to see it online! 😊😊

[@ryry6753]

Gutted for you losing the fish. Crazy how you managed to get that glass in that tank in a tight space! Bum clenching I bet! Great video as always 👍

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! 😊 I was happy that the glass install worked out better than I thought it might...but it was by far the toughest glass install I have ever done. 😊

[@CalvinARROWANALangley]

Sorry for the loss first of all . I bet they were frogs which filled the 100 gallon tub? Hmm 🤔

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thank you 🙏

[@theboagarden]

I'm guessing there were opossums under the 100 gallon tub?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thankfully no, those guys can be loud 😊

[@scottgordin9709]

I was freaking out a lil bit last weekend jump starting two 20gal tanks I have, one to house my pond goldfish since I took the pond down for the winter and the other to house a male Turkana Jewel cichlid and one of the Peacocks (don't worry, there's a divider) I have that kept getting beat up (I think she's a female), and dude is getting ready to jump start thousands of salt water gallons like it's a normal water change day for a freshwater 55gal🤣😂🤣. Either way Predator Bay 3K is coming along very nicely, I'm more interested on the plumbing aspect right now then the fish for some odd ball reason, and looking forward to the 1200gal builds as well.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Just finished all the plumbing last night...made sure to cover it on video. It definitely takes some coordination to jump start PB3000 while keeping their current tank fully cycled and ready to turn into the Lagoon tank, but its not too bad 🙂

[@edcctf]

Do you have to cycle these tanks or are you actually scaling so large that beneficial bacteria will build up faster than the tank could get too high with ammonia/nitrite just due to massive water volume? You are amazing by the way!! :)

[@AquariumDomain.]

I do have to cycle the tanks, but I do it mostly by moving over cycled media from established aquariums. I do reduce feeding and add beneficial bacteria to new tanks to make sure their are no ammonia/nitrite spikes.

[@jamessutton3513]

I never seen you flip the tub over when you first showed it you were fill it with water

[@AquariumDomain.]

Wasn't shown, just a game of chance with the first to guess correctly. 😊

[@jamessutton3513]

@AquariumDomain. oh gotcha I'll say stink bugs they are everywhere.

[@chericampbell5395]

Sorry about the fish. Man that sucks. You only show the filling of the tank for the shark eggs not before. If I had to guess though maybe mice or maybe 🐍

[@AquariumDomain.]

Yeah it was just a guessing game, 2 folks got it right in the first hour...was Camel Crickets 😊

[@taylorblake5867]

Mice or garter snakes is my guess for what’s been living under the tub

[@AquariumDomain.]

😊

[@vinceolshove1499]

I am 18 hours late to the party, but my guess is voles. A little like mice, a little like moles, but a different animal altogether. Just a guess. Second and third guess was going to be crickets and earth worms, but I will stick with just one answer. No cheating lol.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Yeah, too late now (it was guessed within the first hour), it was a whole bunch of camel crickets. 🙂

[@Bwizzle89]

What up. Hello

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hello! 🙂

[@mario0FTW]

Hi, I am trying to find the membership page on KZbin, but I can’t find it 🤔

[@AquariumDomain.]

Check the description on the video, it has a link to it.

[@mario0FTW]

@@AquariumDomain. then I am now finaly a member 🎉

[@AquariumDomain.]

@@mario0FTW I see that, Welcome aboard! 😊 I will get you added to the end screen.

[@davelindgren5245]

How do you control the humidity in the room? I had around 1500 gallons of aquariums in our garage and controlling the humidity in the room was really hard.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Mainly through ductless mini splits which I run in eco mode and they run pretty much 24/7, with dehumidifiers for backup. It may sound expensive that they run 24/7, but they are so energy efficient and when run in eco-mode really don't use much electricity. Basically cheaper than run 2 conventional dehumidifiers. I always tell people that I couldn't do what I do without LED lights, DC pumps and Mini Splits 🙂

[@amx1820]

Now I wonder if your lit will be arowana safe, they will become XL soon

[@AquariumDomain.]

Valid concern. I always had the plan to add a weighted edge to the front of the tops and I will be putting those in place this weekend.....just wish I didn't wait...I paid the price for that :-(

[@ratfoot6490]

I'm guessing the dastardly gnomes!! I can picture them scurrying out from under the tub!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Lol 😊

[@adamsayre2166]

RIP that bass. Was it frogs/toads under the stock tub?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks.

[@Ian-qw1zb]

Probably should reconsider the silver dollars, sorry for the double loss. Predatory fins has fogos.. also not trying to tell you how to do things cuz you do things pretty damn good b😅ut I don't think your tops are going to be strong enough to keep your arowanas in once they're fully mature. They jump even harder than the bass do.. they're going to go right through those lids. I would either get something heavier or find a way to weight them down. I personally use netting it's easier on the fish when they hit it and it just bounces them right back into the water and they can't get through it. And there's never any gaps if installed properly. I know it doesn't help with evaporation but dehumidifiers do LOL. But it won't be an LOL ing situation if you're arowana jumps out you now what I'm saying. You may be able to lay to plastic down over top of the netting to help with evaporation. Great content looking forward to seeing that Marine estuary hooked up to the big 3,000 gallon completed and up and running..

[@AquariumDomain.]

Since I am keeping Arowana in there I have always had a plan for securing the tops, but I did get lulled into waiting to long to implement it with how chill all the fish have been acting in the 4500. Heck the Silver Arowana in there right now will eat from my hand and I can touch his sides without even being spooked. 🙂

[@Ian-qw1zb]

@@AquariumDomain. My arowana draws blood if he eats from my hands pshyco path lol him and my Orinoco bass go nuts as soon as something touches the top of the water. And the shovelnose comes up and hits the top too he's over 3 ft talk about a loud pop.. and he'll suck everything in like a whale.

[@AquariumDomain.]

@@Ian-qw1zb That describes my Bass and TSN perfectly as well 😊

[@favianwilliamson7814]

Beautiful fish, but the peacock bass you have aren't xingu they are pinima do a web search you will see

[@AquariumDomain.]

They were sold to me as Cichla melaniae, once they mature a little more it will be easier to tell for sure if they are. 🙂

[@brendanluma5700]

My guess is a bunch of mice scattered from underneath the tank!

[@AquariumDomain.]

It was camel crickets 😊

[@millerjohnson4232]

I would do at least 3 braces for the estuary. Better safe than sorry

[@michaelmaasen1154]

Is the creature in the tub scuds by chance ??

[@AquariumDomain.]

It was camel crickets 😊

[@andrewderksen3342]

My 5" Fusco Hap jumped out of my tank as I approached the tank Probably excited to get fed ? 😂😬

[@AquariumDomain.]

😊

[@jimi5854]

Fish jump even small ones! Big ones break lids too! I have had happen number times growing up. Sorry for your lose good friend!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks 🙏 I just wish I had added the weighted edges to the tops, might have prevented what happened.

[@Blacklodge1981]

Idk where you are in the United States but I feel like you should be acquainted with Ohio Fish rescue, they currently have a very nice male temensis they would probably adopt out to you

[@Blacklodge1981]

Where in the United States you are located*

[@AquariumDomain.]

I am in Maryland, about 7-8 hours from OFR.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I am going to the OCA this year, so hopefully I will meet them there. 🙂

[@Blacklodge1981]

@@AquariumDomain. I hope so! You and OFR are my two favorite aquarium channels, would love to see a collab one day lol.

[@AquariumDomain.]

@@Blacklodge1981 Hopefully things will work out and I will get to meet them and check our the rescue in a couple of weeks 😊

[@boognish.]

Was it frogs under the 100gal tub? Or maybe rats, mice, spiders or snails?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Camel Crickets. 🙂

[@Boja23]

Sorry about your bass. Cameras would help for behaviors, or even if your helper got a craving. Employee theft is a thing. I'd guess grasshoppers, since I'm late and haven't seen it commented yet.

[@Laz_RS]

Was it garden gnomes?

[@AquariumDomain.]

That would have been cool, but only camel crickets 😊

[@claytonmoss2040]

Family of rabbits !

[@AquariumDomain.]

Nothing that cute...just a whole mess of camel crickets 🙂

[@joshuadoucet5521]

Instead of using lids use pond/pool netting to put over the tops of your builds

[@AquariumDomain.]

I have to limit evaporation / humidity as well. I will add some weighted trim to the ends of the tops.

[@Wtfzipcode]

my best friend is 6'8 and im a little over 6 feet. there are people who only know us through the internet that upon meeting one of us irl just assumed he was normal height and i was short.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hehe that is funny 🙂, IRL it is not bad as tall friends like that make everyone feel short, but with no reference in a video I can totally see that 🙂

[@TitoGalarza-mh9pm]

Sorry for your loss. Did you have Mice or Raccoons under the tub

[@AquariumDomain.]

Sorry for the late reply...YT held your comment for some reason. It was Camel Crickets under the tub 😊

[@joshcollier5768]

frogs were in the tub

[@lukekrauser334]

Toads!

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂

[@Mikey52194]

Was it those lady bug looking Asian beetles? They just hatched and were millions of them recently

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂 To be announced in the next video

[@2869may]

Sorry brother...!

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙏

[@anthonymonclova1934]

Worms 🪱

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂

[@vincentcesarini2992]

Garter snakes?

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂

[@pedroluisroman1263]

Was it spiders that were in the tub?

[@AquariumDomain.]

It was crickets 😊

[@pedroluisroman1263]

Maybe next time! Lol

[@darrickissinger3932]

Mice, damn things get everywhere

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thankfully just crickets 😊

[@Praise402]

mouses were in the tub

[@AquariumDomain.]

😊

[@Fishybrosonwheeles]

brother said I've got things to do and stuff to see on the other side.. literally

[@AquariumDomain.]

Maybe so, but I do miss that fish...he was a looker 😊

[@ScallywagSwag]

Did you find mice?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Not mice. 😊

[@timhorvat7432]

I’m guessing the critter was salamanders

[@AquariumDomain.]

Crickets 😊

[@SoHoundHouse]

Toads?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Crickets 😊

[@bradleyyoung1036]

Roly-poly

[@AquariumDomain.]

😊

[@triple-daquatic271]

Was it mice?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Camel crickets 😊

[@ianpritch6075]

frogs?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Camel Crickets 😊

[@bw68901]

Bunnies

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂

[@hackattack0154]

Tree frogs?

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂

[@shannonford7051]

Mice, black widow spiders

[@caughtafaygo]

Yea sure, lassie cat.

[@GarageGills]

Pincer bugs or snails? (Since frogs and pill bugs have already been guessed…) Sorry about your bass buddy.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks 🙏

[@raycooper2287]

Spiders ? Under bucket.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Camel Crickets 🙂

[@37gns37]

Had to be Water Bug or spiders

[@AquariumDomain.]

Camel Crickets 🙂

[@ricksfish9497]

Baby snakes in the tub

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂

[@troyotawheels8814]

I think it was snakes

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thankfully no 🙂

[@colinrowe1853]

You didn't show the turning over and cleaning of the tub. So can't say what the critters were lol

[@AquariumDomain.]

That might have made it a bit too easy to guess 🙂🙂

[@colinrowe1853]

Ah lol oh well bit late for me to try and guess nm lol

[@kalamcgee1732]

Baby toads

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂

[@MrBertusable]

I think there were frogs?But ,anyways too late some one mention that all ready So i’ll go with ants ?

[@AquariumDomain.]

It was a huge amount of camel crickets 😊

[@markthompson9454]

Gekgos

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂

[@justwho1]

snails

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂

[@rossdingle6236]

What a shame about the bass, one of those things, happens to everyone.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Yeah, I just wish I didn't slack on adding the weights to the front of the tops :-(

[@marshallphillips5013]

Fire ants

[@winstonarmstead184]

Crickets ( I see someone already gave this answer after I posted).

[@AquariumDomain.]

Correct answer 😊