Behind the Scenes Tour at Planet Aquariums

I had the opportunity to visit and explore Planet Aquariums, where all sorts of aquariums are built for customers across the U.S. (and maybe internationally). They built the new Aquarium Cube I ordered, and I filmed the process while I was there. They have a huge woodshop where the stands and canopies are built on site.

[@ESF19791111]

WAW...I LEARNED A LOT MORE THEN I EXPECTE:D THANK YOU FOR SHARING :) THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)

[@RussMcCord]

Thank you! This video feeds my tank addiction. I have resealed a few tanks in the past, but by watching the professionals do it, makes this video the go to source for information. I know you are excited about your new tank. It's a jewel of craftsmanship. Thanks to Planet Aquarium for allowing you to create this video.

[@siggyincr7447]

Thanks to Planet Aquariums for giving you a tour.

[@davileett1224]

Have had my Planet Aquariums tank for over 7 years now, and I am really glad I went with them. Tank is beautiful and was one of the best reefing decisions I have made.

[@DiggingRob]

Top Notch Company…….Thanks for sharing

[@Fish_Ventura]

I took delivery of a 96”x30” peninsula last year and it’s the center of my home. Ordering. PE tank can be painful if you go to a new dealer. A seasoned PE dealer is the way to go. Go with the Starfire glass! Love all the shows Mark

[@jonathanhenry5465]

You gave an amazing tour. Rivaling how its made for sure man! Great job and congrats on the new tank!

[@Reefkpr1]

Awesome Tour! Amazing place. Glad to see some of the original people from Oceanic. I'm Running a 58 gallon Oceanic Reef Ready that has been going for 30 years this October. What else can I say besides great quality tanks. I'm sure Planet are just as GREAT after seeing what goes into them. Thanks for sharing.

[@melevsreef]

30 years! That’s incredible.

[@strat1960s]

A little over two years ago, I drove to the Planet Aquarium factory to pick up my 48x48x24 tank. I love the tank.

[@tienkwaiho6868]

👍👍👍👍👍 Good job ❤❤❤😊

[@bozburn371]

Just took delivery of my Planet Aquariums tank a few weeks ago and in the process of getting everything installed and set up! Thanks for the video, great behind the scenes look!

[@philipdavies1403]

awesome, wish we had somewhere as great in the UK!

[@adamkwek5888]

Awesome aquarium tank knowledge, keep it up ....love your video!

[@JakeDogg-RIP]

Thank you Mr Melev! 🐶🥰

[@adambahe9309]

I love getting to see the equipment side of things.

[@melevsreef]

And you are the first to comment!

[@adambahe9309]

@@melevsreef Just a couple of night owls, doing their thing.

[@bluerider0988]

Thanks for sharing. I am surprised that they don't have jigs for some of that stuff. With the amount of stuff they are building it would seem like it would make life easier. I am sure they know what they are doing.

[@chrisfullwood6643]

I have a still brand new planet aquarium modified 215 sitting in the back of my living room, still yet to be finished. But it was awesome to see what is probably the same people who built my tank, and the tables it was probably built on, thank you!

[@melevsreef]

What are you waiting for?

[@chrisfullwood6643]

Finishing the sump and separate fuge that is fed from a different overflow. All flow into the sump and then pumped back up into the tank. Been busy remodeling rooms for all my children, and taking care of the 4 foster kids we have. The tank has taken a bit of a back seat to that. 😩

[@reeferkenneth8657]

Master Tank Builder Armando (formerly of Oceanic) = #1

[@FarmedFrags]

Such a cool bts love it

[@MrGarciaJr]

It definitely looks easy but I'm sure it's because he has the right feel and can cut glass with his eye's closed

[@jongordon3507]

Pretty cool to see this!

[@stianandreassen3903]

Id love to have that kind of glass cutting tool instead of the flimsy, little one ive had to use cutting baffles and even a RODI container. Looked like a warm knife through butter. Awesome video

[@fletcherwright7042]

Sweet 👍

[@piotrklementowski7101]

I am surprised how thin and "light" those stands are. When I was building a stand for my 96" long tank, all places I checked suggested I should use 2x8 and put a lot of braces and by doing that I lost so much space inside the stand. It really limits the equipment selection. I don't know why DIY folks overkill things so much but since I am not a structural engineer I followed. Thanks for the tour!

[@melevsreef]

It’s remarkable, right. We tend to overbuild our own stands. My new tank will have a plywood stand, and it will still be a bit beefier than what you saw in this video. My 400g reef has a steel stand beneath it. It’s made of 1/4” thick 2” square tubing. It was welded together 11 years ago and still in use.

[@siggyincr7447]

DIYers overbuild because for the most part they don't know how to do the math and the cost of 2x lumber is still cheap in comparison to what a collapsed stand would cost.

[@leroycline8849]

Awesome tour I'm purchasing a 48x24x24 planet tank and can't wait to get to get it. Are you from texas?

[@melevsreef]

I’ve lived here since I was 17.

[@leroycline8849]

@@melevsreef awesome I'm close to Galveston

[@gino.from.chicago]

I wish they’d make a plumbing system that’s easy to hook up like the Waterbox Infinia line which has a pre built stand and plug and play plumbing. I’m looking to swap my current tank but it’s in the spot of where I’m planning my new tank. Don’t want my fish and corals in bins for more than a couple hours and with having to cut and plum everything and test for leaks it’d take too long compared to plug and play so to speak. But I do wish I could have more space so I could do everything I just said! Their quality is really impressive!

[@melevsreef]

I get it. When I plumb in a new tank, it can take me 8 hours or longer to build the plumbing. Plus I prefer cure time to let it dry before I add water. Ideally, you could set up the new system temporarily to take your time, let it dry, then water test it. Then break it down, so it’s ready for your quick install idea. Unions for disconnects would give you plug & play plumbing connections.

[@paulmuadib8955]

Yo. What's the best glass cutting tool handheld style? I have the dollar store ones but I'm thinking about getting something better... Uhhh and improving technique.

[@melevsreef]

You’d have to ask them 😃

[@amore691]

Marc how you doing, I still got the sump you built for me around 15 years ago, I’m the trucker that went to your house and pick it up. I would like to order a custom tank from them but none of my local LFS deal with PA, could I order trough them directly, I already know what I want so it wouldn’t be a problem with communication, thank u!!

[@melevsreef]

No, I don’t think direct sales are possible, but you could work through Frank’s Tanks to place an order I’d bet. Nice to hear that sump is still working!!

[@tstanley01]

When are we going to get to see your new shop?!

[@melevsreef]

Soon.

[@mathewsthomas5896]

Nicely presented... only that you could have narrated without the mask on...

[@anniejefferson4642]

Love my 180g planet

[@hughjanus1135]

Is that starphirre glass or regular?

[@melevsreef]

Starphire

[@htc148]

corporate talk for superglue plastic together @24:00

[@jay-remedy-plz]

👎🏼 I’m dealing with a cracked inside corner on my rimless tank from these guys bought new, less than a year ago. I messaged them twice from the company website 3 days ago….. Not even a response yet.

[@reeferkenneth8657]

custom aquariums, ship nationally, Lifetime warranty. Jay Keep us posted Jay on any progress. Cichlid Bros 96.9K subscribers did a factory tour there

[@jay-remedy-plz]

@@reeferkenneth8657I follow Cichlid Bros, I’ll look for that one. Both the factory rep and retailer have gone quiet. I’m planning on bringing it up soon at the April convention where they’ve got a big sponsorship. Appreciate the comment! Thanks.

[@PazLeBon]

how to sell 100 bucks of glass for 500 :)

[@melevsreef]

Everything costs money.

[@PazLeBon]

@@melevsreef lol someones gonna charge me for sun and seawater? not quite there yet m8 ,not in europe anyway ;)

[@dereksmith5551]

They’re still using old technology like oceanic did get what the times I wouldn’t buy one of these tanks

[@melevsreef]

I was happy to buy mine. I’m sure it will last a long time.

[@dereksmith5551]

@@melevsreef Yeah it’s probably true years ago I had oceanic I think it was a 150 and when I bought it it was 8 years old and I had it for like 10 more years So they are good tanks now I coughed up the money and bought my dream Tank he reef savvy that’s what I have now eight years old no issues whatsoever everything looks the same as the day I bought it but the sticker price shock wow lol By the way I’ve been a long time subscriber to you you have a great content and you’re very knowledgeable

[@melevsreef]

Those ReefSavvy tanks aren’t cheap. 👍🏻

[@davileett1224]

What is the new tech of caulking glass panes together?

[@kswan4235]

Wow masks in June 2022. I wonder who he voted for.

[@melevsreef]

It was filmed back in December.

[@kswan4235]

Would have said the same thing in December. Maybe would have added a comment about forcing his employees to get vaccinated or get fired back then though.

[@willbritton133]

@@kswan4235 Covid is still here. Especially from a business stand point having your employees get sick and miss work slows down your production pace. @melevsreef said in a different comment that the guy showing him around was immune compromised.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

USA was the nation with the highest number of casualties during the Covid - guess why 🤦‍♂️

[@ReRe-yl6dq]

the masks are so silly and kills the audio

[@melevsreef]

They were necessary at the time. Jerry himself was immune compromised and wears one daily in the shop.