Saltwater Mega System Nears Completion! Massive Shark Aquarium and Mangrove Estuary

[@sulemanibnmoosa]

Your energy, enthusiasm and drive is inspiring!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thank you! 😃

[@tjautocross]

Great catching up this weekend!! Things are looking really great with all the tanks. Looking forward to seeing the progress continue.

[@AquariumDomain.]

It was great hanging out with you Todd, whole weekend just flew bye so fast. Hopefully I will see you at the OCA 😊

[@KyleMiller-it5sc]

Bulk head extension was so smart you should make a short on just that. Could be helpful for more people

[@AquariumDomain.]

I wonder how many other people would have a need for 6" deep bulkheads? Actually has me thinking...I wonder how many people in the world have built diy wood/fiberglass tanks like these?

[@Hutch011]

Great video update. Can't wait to see the finished predator bay tank

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks Hutch! Can't wait for that one myself 😊

[@TheFishCorner]

Another great video! I don’t know how you move so fast with these builds! 😅 If we blink, we’ll miss something! lol everything looks spectacular! I appreciate you pointing out that you used polyester resin on the fiberglass! It’s the little things that counts. Glad your shark hit the salt on the way down and is doing good. That was a close call. Looking forward to the next video! I’ve said this many times already but I’ll say it again. By far the best plywood aquarium builder on KZbin! You deserve all the success you’ve been getting! 🫡 Have a great week my friend!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks Cleveland! I've been following your new build and that baby is looking chonky 😊 just the way I like to build...ie overbuild everything and sleep comfy! 😊

[@TheirWorldAquatics]

Interesting, I like the sacrificial bulkhead concepts. I Never thought about that idea!!! Are you not glueing it to the pipe though? You would think the nut would pull back on it, but then again if the OD & ID are that tight, it might work.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Yeah once I find the right place for the thread I mark it and then cement the extra thread and then the main bulkhead. You have to do the cementing part very quickly, so no real time to film that, but I should have mentioned it 🙂

[@Sean-ff9rh]

Can't wait for the move. It will be amazing to see them in their new environment. Amazing work

[@AquariumDomain.]

Moving those beasts should be fun 🙂, but it'll be worth it seeing them in their new home.

[@badstreff]

Absolutely love how excited you are about sharing updates! Had been hanging out to catch the next progress video and you have been super busy!

[@AquariumDomain.]

It's been a bit tough taking on a bunch of big projects at one time, but I am excited that the new Predator Bay is close to being done...honestly I can't wait! 😊

[@devachapman6315]

Heck yeah Buddy! tons of work. I bet you and the sharks are going to be happy when its all done and up & running. you're and inspiration!

[@AquariumDomain.]

You are not kidding....when Predator Bay 3000 goes live I am going to be celebrating for sure! 🍻🍻

[@cali-girlfishkeeping2657]

OMG, I am so excited to see the Sharks in their new home!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Me too! 🙂

[@jeffkane4391]

Looking great Jeremy! Can't wait to see water in it again 😁

[@AquariumDomain.]

Me too brother! 🙂🙂

[@Thomas-ow2bm]

I'm pumped for this build.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Woot! 😊😊

[@salvadorrodriguez4708]

Can’t wait looking forward. It’s always great to see how much you get accomplished. Keep up the great work, your pal Sal NYC.🗽✌️😎

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks Sal! 🙂 🍺

[@toddratson7526]

I also like the bulkhead extension idea however, in Canada at least, those bulkheads are so expensive they would push the cost of what you did to $50 or more each. The solution I have come up with is to 3d print threads for projects instead of buying them. I could print that thread perfectly for a few cents worth of PLA+ and a few drops of super-glue to attach it to the pipe. I can't wait to see these monster tanks full of water!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thankfully I stocked up on 2" bulkheads a few years ago before the price of everything went crazy, so cutting a couple didn't hurt too bad. 😊

[@dazsboxofwater]

Mega built & epic job as always sir, keep up the great work , I’m always excited for the salt water side 🙌🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! This particular build is one that I have been very excited for, everything always takes longer than I wish it did lol 🙂🙂

[@RogueAquariums]

Great job on the threads for the bulkheads! The predator bay and marine estuary are coming along well. You should get into the shark egg business! lol.. hopefully you’ll find good homes for them once hatched.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks Rogue! Those damn sharks are doing everything they can to force me into the shark egg business 🙂🙂

[@2869may]

@@AquariumDomain. Maybe scrambled shark eggs with toast and jellyfish.... JK

[@AquariumDomain.]

@@2869may It's just about getting to that point lol 😜

[@RogueAquariums]

@@AquariumDomain. lol.. 😂

[@2869may]

Put the wood horizontally, and make it only 1/2 to 1 inch shorter than the width of the trash can... That will also help prevent the straps from crushing the trash can.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Current test I have running I am using some 2x6 cutoffs I had laying around and that combo is working really well.

[@TheLegend-rb7mm]

This is so much work idk how you do it. Great vid love this stuff

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂

[@stringer1818]

i like watching the video they help me start building my own.

[@AquariumDomain.]

That's awesome! 🙂

[@2Jim2u]

Good video. As the sharks were playing Sade, something paused their fun!!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Lol 🙂🙂

[@donnyhazelton8787]

U have to have the coolest wife ever.i watch ur videos and think my wife already thinks I’m craze itch all my tanks.but if I was doing what u do I’d never hear the end of it.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I think secretly she likes that I spend a lot of time and money on fishkeeping...she never says it, and evens says things to the contrary....but deep down I know that is what she really thinks 🙂🙂

[@donnyhazelton8787]

@@AquariumDomain. u know what.I think my wife agrees with urs.we’ll put

[@Whips_World]

Even though I'm not much of a saltwater guy, I am very interested to see how this plays out. I can't wait till you're done, buddy

[@AquariumDomain.]

Whip you can't tell me you don't like Sharks and Stingrays! 🙂🙂

[@Whips_World]

@AquariumDomain. Oh, no. I definitely do. And eels too. I just don't foresee getting anything big enough to house them in. Not in this lifetime anyway. If money wasn't an issue, though, I'd definitely have blacktips, or if I really wanted to spend some cash, bull sharks. I get goosebumps just thinking about it.

[@iamthereddevil5561]

Tanks are looking great mate. You can get black silicone if you have a hunt around looks a lot better on black backgrounds.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I actually have some tubes of black silicone laying around...I'll definitely use them on the new bulkheads. 🙂

[@SkullAquatics]

I am like everyone else in that I can't wait to see it done 👍👍👍

[@AquariumDomain.]

Finally getting close! 🙂

[@StephenP2003]

It's like she shark was ashamed of his poor decision to jump out of the tank, hiding in the corner 😂

[@AquariumDomain.]

It was the Shark that hadn't jumped out before...so now that they both know what it is like on the other side....hopefully they will appreciate their box full of water more now 🙂

[@ryry6753]

Great stuff as always fella 👍

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙏

[@justwho1]

impressive work 🎯

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thank you! Cheers! 🍺

[@heidibal255]

Thank you 👍

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂

[@boognish.]

You’re a one man army Sir 💪

[@AquariumDomain.]

🙂

[@philcarlino6942]

Some amazing tips in this video. Since the King of DIY is already in use, I think maybe we should go ahead and crown you Sovereign of DIY, lol. Your builds are moving along nicely. Just a matter of time before you get to the water test. What kind of sand do you use for those builds? I saw some really nice golden-colored sand called "lapis gold." For the next big build, I'm definitely getting some since I'm tired of the white pool filter sand look. Keep it up!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hey Phil! For freshwater builds I use the good quality play sand from home depot (tan color) and for marine builds I use HTH pool filter sand...white larger grains...beautiful stuff...but sadly more expensive 😊

[@Ian-qw1zb]

I know it's harder to find but black silicone would have a better look... And if you tighten the nut onto the cut piece of threads won't it walk itself back off the pipe.. seems like you would only be able to snug it down not really tighten it until it just starts to squish the seal. Probably be better to glue it in place.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Good reminder...I do actually have a couple of tubes of black silicone, that would be worth using on the bulkhead sealing bead. Once I find the right spot on pipe for the thread I mark it, back it off, apply cement and move it back into place, then cement the main bulkhead as well....so it is all cemented together. 🙂

[@DiscusNT]

7:25 why not just make a wood box, then slide the rubbermaid bin into it ? Clean look and far more sturdy.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Short answer is cost. To get the needed strength it would take thicker plywood and bracing. The straps and scrap wood solution is like $5. Appearance isn't an issue as it will be behind a veneer that will cover the entire side of the tank.

[@jimi5854]

always a fun watch!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! 🙂

[@rickymurray]

I can’t wait for them to join the big tank, it’ll be awesome! Will you be adding any other sharks?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Yeah, adding more Sharks and Rays....and hopefully some fish that I think will pair well with them...if I can find them. 🙂

[@rickymurray]

@@AquariumDomain. awesome! Keep up the great content!

[@Pay_attention_Benny]

Cool, gonna put some whale sharks in there? 😊

[@AquariumDomain.]

Whale Sharks are my backup in case my baby Great White falls through 😜😜

[@sumanshrestha143]

Question, Do you think it is good idea to use glass from Aqueon 210 gallon tank to build big plywood tank…? L shape tank using two side glass from tank

[@AquariumDomain.]

Sure, if it is braced correctly and the glass thickness is suitable to the diy tank height, you should be good to go. 😊

[@moretoliving2236]

So are you the shark wrangler or a shark whisperer? Lol. I mean how many people could say that they hugged and cuddled with a shark! On a more serious note, I wanted to chime in about bulkheads. I am sure you already know this but just in case... they "do" sell bulkheads with looooooooong thread sizes. I always assumed that they came in standard and imagine my surprise when I have accidentally stumbled on a "short thread" bulkhead and that led me down some rabbit holes. I have no idea how long they actually are but on some pictures that I have seen, there are bulkheads with like 8-10 inches worth of thread so that maybe something worth looking into down the road.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I would like to be the Shark Whisperer, but so far I have been the Shark Wrangler lol. I didn't know about the custom size bulkheads...looked into it some and the 2 sites I found had a lot of options, but they were quite pricey. 😊

[@IsmaelTorres-k5b]

Can you use hinges to secure the lid to the top of the tank with latches on the opposite side?

[@AquariumDomain.]

For sure. I am implementing a new system for the lids on the new Predator Bay 3000. 🙂

[@stringer1818]

how many humidifier u have running

[@AquariumDomain.]

No dedicated humidifiers running at the moment, but their is a 3 head mini-split system running which kept up all summer with humidity. Fall/Winter is a breeze as the humidity outside goes way down. 🙂

[@stephenbassett1610]

Why have you got a hang on back tank on the bamboo sharks ? 😅

[@AquariumDomain.]

I had Shark eggs in it for a while...just haven't removed it yet. The Sharks seem to like to play in it though...I will need to make them some deep caves in Predator Bay 3000. 😊

[@KyleMiller-it5sc]

Looking towards the future. Some of the angels and not reef safe fish should moved out of that saltwater tank and that tank can become a reef tank???? Would be awesome!

[@AquariumDomain.]

I am a fish guy first....I have been thinking about what fish proof corals and inverts can I add to the new 1800 Lagoon aquarium. 😊😊

[@johnkilpatrick4463]

Every fish I like for my two 20 cubes cost more than my expensive freshwater dream fish lol that's y I have small salt tanks just added a coral to see how they do

[@AquariumDomain.]

My buddy did a 12 gallon nano cube mini reef and that thing was awesome 😊

[@johnkilpatrick4463]

If it ain't broke fix it until it is lol

[@AquariumDomain.]

Exactly! 🙂🙂

[@sumanshrestha143]

Again why tank behind the tank…😬

[@AquariumDomain.]

The two tanks will be connected together via plumbing and the tank in the back is actually part of the filtration system (mangrove tank) but will also be a place for me to raise baby Sharks and other fish before they are ready to go into the main display tank.

[@thatoldbalddiyguy2939]

Get a black light

[@AquariumDomain.]

What would the black light be for?

[@thatoldbalddiyguy2939]

@@AquariumDomain. to see in the shark eggs better

[@AquariumDomain.]

@@thatoldbalddiyguy2939 OK, gotcha 😊

[@oscarmayer5530]

Bulkhead college

[@AquariumDomain.]

Someone commented that they make really long / short bulkheads...I will have to look into that...I will feel pretty dump if I could have just bought something that did the same thing as my little creation lol 🙂