INCREDIBLE 1000L Sloped River Tank at Atlas Aquariums!

In this video I show a close up look of an aquascaped sloped river tank at Atlas Aquariums here in Australia. The first time I saw this tank 3-months ago it stopped me in my path, I was absolutely taken by it. I was so happy to be able to go back last month and have Finn and Wilson give me a run down on the tank, discuss how it came to be, and show some of the unique fish and plants that inhabit it!
A special thanks to Jason from Australian Biotopes who provided some close footage of the tank that is in this video.
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Timestamps:
1:40 - How the aquarium came to be
2:10 - Panta Rhei tank inspiration
3:17 - The rarest fish in the aquarium
3:44 - Other fish you may see!
5:21 - How the aquariums works
6:37.- Plants in the tank
6:59 - The rarest plant
7:42 - Chihiros lights
8:30 - Who put the tank together
9:25 - Maintaining the tank
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[@Funknfritter]

This is a beautiful tank. it reminds me of when in high school (35 years ago) one of my best friends built a 300 gallon river tank. We live in the Appalachian foothills in southern Ohio, so the fish aren't very exotic, but he built a local ecosystem in his basement. Minnows, catfish, common (not asian) carp, local river clams, crawdads, and whatever plant life he dug out of the riverbed while he was gathering clams. He set it up so the water flowed constantly from one end of the tank to the other. It was pretty awesome.

[@macc.1132]

Really cool that it was stocked with local flora and fauna! The believe the most biodiverse portion of river in North America(!) is in Ohio, in the Columbus area, and your part of state is likely just as biodiverse (historically). I believe part of the reason for the biodiversity is due in part because of all the different mollusks that inhabit those old Appalachian river systems. Heavy industry has really done a number on them - clams and mussels do not tolerate polluted water at all. Countless species have likely been lost to extinction since the formation of the USA. American Indians and early European settlers used to feast on them and even find pearls, they were so plentiful. Freshwater mollusks are some of the most endangered group of organisms worldwide.

[@Kaityscichlids]

That's really really awesome! Thank you for sharing this. I wish KZbin was around back then so we could see it

[@DocNo27]

Rainbow Darters are pretty exotic looking and would have been perfect for a tank like that!

[@Elbslayer]

i am pretty sure nowadays he'd get in trouble for taking wildlife to a home tank. although such a thing is promoting your local biodiversity.

[@boxelderinitiative3897]

There are no native carp in the US

[@davej3138]

10% discount if we find the Blue Phantom Plecos… we allowed to camp overnight by that river for this challenge? ⛺️🔥

[@Kaityscichlids]

🤣🤣 I'm sure he wouldn't say no

[@tysonbarker1]

I’ve been to this shop a couple of times and this river tank is amazing to see in person. It is like they lifted a section of a stream out of the wild and put it in the store. Such a pleasure to see.

[@RyoWatanabee]

Incredible store and even more impressive stream tank 😍 Thanks for sharing!!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much Ryo!! 😊

[@LuckAqua]

Hello Ryo. Nice to see you here.

[@ScarabChris]

Very nice. And I mean that to describe the entire store. I was in the aquarium industry in SE Florida USA for many years. Started off working at the local shop in the mid 1980's when I was around 13 years old. We were the premier aquarium shop in Pembroke Pines, FL which is a western suburb of Ft Lauderdale. It was a full line pet shop but we went strictly aquarium in the mid 1990's and by that time I was doing most of the sales, installation and service of aquariums in the area. I eventually took over the business and ran it until around 2010 when I sold off my service clients because my side business of boat lights took off. I sometimes miss the business. That river tank is awesome. Back in the day the big thing was the live reef. I was there when the first "wet/dry" filter and protein skimmer hit the market. We had our own brand of W/D filters and protein skimmers back then. We did very well back in the 80's and 90's. Then the internet came and it was tough for a little shop like us to survive. I eventually did only service and installation which as mentioned ended in early 2010.

[@NiX_aKi]

Love it! 💕 No need to apologize. They're replicating nature. The sound is an integral part.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Very true!!

[@mealee3694]

This is absolutely beautiful! And the way you can control the flow, that's so awesome!

[@edibleknowledge4716]

This is the style of tank I always wanted

[@Kaityscichlids]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!! 😊

[@australianbiotopes4563]

Great video Kaity! I really enjoyed watching it, Finn and Wilson did a great job explaining it and it's a credit to the store, this is one of my favourite aquarium shops in Brisbane with the attention to detail they have put in, the stream tank is awesome to look at each time I go there just watching it evolve is great.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much Jason! I have to agree, it's a fantastic store they've got 😊

[@dmc3489]

Great video, killer tank and really nice guys! Thank you for getting some quality footage and sharing it with us...

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it 😄

[@barbkrienke8400]

Fantastic river tank!!! This was a suggestion from KZbin, and I live in the U.S. in Michigan. I subscribed to your channel after watching the video of this amazing river tank! Kudos to everyone that had a part in creating such a beautiful system!! I ❤️ all of the hillstream loaches!!!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much Barb!! ❤️ And thank you for the sub 😊 I love hillstream loaches too 😁

[@allendeufriend6930]

So awesome to see how it was all put together I’ve been thinking about doing that for my alligator snapping turtles so thanks for the inspiration and all the ideas plus you guys seemed to really enjoy working on that project.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yes it's great seeing their enthusiasm and passion for it! I love it

[@queencityreefs]

Wow! This is incredibly amazing. I've been so stuck on saltwater that never ventured to look at such possibilities on the freshwater side. Luckily you shared this with us. Thanks! 🔥😍👍🏻👌🏻🙌🏼

[@Kaityscichlids]

Oooo that is so exciting to hear this has opened you up to the possibility of freshwater! I love that 😁 Thanks for watching 😊

[@colinboneham7387]

What an awesome tank idea that is, great work all involved in it

[@chino7287]

Incredible work!

[@rohannnegii3720]

Very great fish selection, Tank is Well done. Splendid 💚

[@batnooods6452]

Was here a few months back and seen this tank, I was blown away by the set up and the whole shop really. I seen some fish there that I’ve never seen before. Great shop and great video 👌🏻

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much! 😊 Yes I love Atlas, it's a lovely store, they've done such a great job with it

[@alexrex20]

probably the most awesome fish tank i've seen. dream setup. and i've been keeping fish for 25 years. well done gents

[@Nanoscape30]

Now thats alot of flow... 💯 sweet setup! I love these river setups, seems like alot of love, money & time went into this build $$$

[@IStarkI]

WOW! Finn and Wilson should be so proud of this awesome display tank, but also what look like a fantastic store with an attention to every detail. Well done sirs! I wish you MUCH success.

[@Kaityscichlids]

100% agree!!

[@dennisdain987]

Brilliant all around. I love everything about it.

[@schroth8736]

Thank you for sharing this. Definitely a cool tank concept.

[@canecorsomolosser3294]

Exellent job, i could watch it for days 😁👍 beautiful river stream aquarium

[@ultimatefishkeeping]

One day to set that up and scape it out in a single day was really good going. Well done to the gentleman that scaped that. 👍🙂👍❤️

[@Mr.ReanuKeeves]

That is so beautiful!

[@jamesjamesnet]

Great video! Nice big fish tank I know when the video stated I see Nick sitting down in the dark 🙂

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hahaha, good spotting! And thank you 😊

[@scottroberts930]

What a cool river tank! …. And another shop I need to visit!

[@rick_805]

Very interesting video, Kaity. Thanks for sharing.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you for watching!! 😊

[@Agnus78]

Amazing concept and execution!

[@KentAJDK]

Love it. Thanks for shaing. 😊

[@seanaustin8516]

Love the river tank🫶🫶🫶⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🤟👊🔥💥✌️✌️

[@markbergman7012]

That is such a nice set-up, really enjoyed this video and the interview.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@ecwjr3549]

I really enjoyed this, as it has given me ideas on what I want in a future tank. Your videos are always great.

[@Kaityscichlids]

That's so great to hear! 😊 I'm glad it's given you some inspiration

[@williammorome9031]

That is awesome... great job.

[@dewantoroo]

I can tell they're really proud of this tank 😄

[@killeresk]

Very nice setup.

[@cathytice6370]

I have been raising goldfish for most of my life. I began working at a large chain store a couple of years ago. I was put in charge of the pet department, then tanks were installed and fish sent three days later. I have spent the last nine months learning everything I can. I have failed miserably a million times, almost quit, kept going. My three tiny tanks at home (3,5, 10), are thriving, because I do understand how this all works. I remember getting my first algae in the four bays of tanks at work and, seven months later, I am breeding snails, segregating sensitive fish, and fighting stupid. I really appreciate this video. There is a female... That's nice. I can see how things should work. That's nice. This video gave me refinement and goals. Thank you all.

[@alan61979]

That's so cool, thanks for sharing 👍

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊

[@FLASH-MATT]

Incredible is the word. Wow.

[@frankschindler7073]

Hey great video. Seen your post on instagram. Tank looks incredible. Thank you for sharing 🇨🇦

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much Frank!! 😊

[@teaaquatic]

Awesome tank!

[@vesawuoristo4162]

What a great tank 👌

[@johnnyrotton89]

honestly the best service around. so spoilt with the stores in Brisbane but this one and another around the corner is on another level when it comes to service and quality.

[@brianfpv623]

Wow that’s super cool guys x well done best hillstream I’ve seen x

[@miked8227]

Super nice job!

[@814tonyp]

Very impressive...thanks for sharing.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@northeasthardytropicals541]

Amazing setup.

[@TheGramee]

So great!

[@adventurefamily315]

Wow amazing.

[@edcochran714]

That is awesome ty

[@melissafraser2190]

These guys look like they really enjoy their job, and have a good laugh together. Nice job boys!

[@Kaityscichlids]

They are awesome!!

[@mejienid496]

amazing idea

[@JhunDumsTVXj]

Wow amazing

[@mellewedin8221]

That tank is unreal man!

[@alchemist8674]

Beautiful tank

[@cheeseburgero1]

love that river tank. very unique. scaping game really gettign good everywhere.

[@setherdmann9307]

Awesome!

[@lpattenaude1716]

Awesome job

[@Rooster_Crows]

The tank is beautiful.

[@AkwariumwgZHO]

Amazing

[@jasonlauritsen5587]

I've thought about trying this and wasn't entirely sure that it would work out, so it's nice to see one in practice.

[@breakshot7451]

yes beautiful, but quiet noizy, but when you into it. you need no white noise machine for sleep;))))

[@PureAndShrimple]

This tank is incredible!

[@marct2124]

Wow, great job. I would not get anything done if I had that tank in my house. Mesmerizing!

[@bettertimes1389]

wonderful tank!

[@mayremarichal2018]

Beautiful… I love it…!!! 😍

[@aqhan]

This is the GOAT of thanks, truly.

[@ABSaquatics]

Great concept it's ideas like this that keep the passion alive

[@Kaityscichlids]

100% agree!! And such a great team effort too

[@aquatropicalnature1698]

very amazing setup

[@GreenCanvasInteriorscape]

Nifty tank... Filling it fuller seems like a step forward, build up the waterfalls higher above the tank structure and add epiphytes ... Very impressed as is, just nice to dream

[@jamescoker2773]

Love this tank!

[@OfMiceAndTrains]

Fun video. Thanks

[@Aiter918]

My friend and I joked about setting up multiple pumps on a tank. We called this theoretical filter the D-Stacked 6/8 because of how we would have to orient the pumps and how many we’d use. We calculated our turnover and realized we’d only be able to keep certain river fish in it because it would be too strong for most fish we were keeping at the time. Seeing this being done in real life is so funny. 100 turn overs in an hour. Wow, phenomenal tank.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yes it's crazy isn't it!! The hillstream loaches seriously love the flow. The tank in Panta Rhei is even stronger, it's quite funny seeing the bristlenose catfish sit in the flow

[@taNNinhabitat]

Nice tank setup

[@stephenpearce5462]

nice

[@rycn7355]

Very nice 👍🏽

[@endoroboto]

lol these guys are hilarious, awesome keepers. Thanks for highlighting this tank!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hahaha, I love them!

[@gemertje]

Amazing!

[@BlackshacksBushcraft]

Wow. I remember going there years ago when I was into fishkeeping. I hope they're still around when I'm next in a position to have an aquarium or 2. 😃

[@observingfrank8435]

Oh dear, now you planted a new idea in my head. But where to ;) Stunning tank, thanks for the video! best regards from Berlin Frank

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hahaha, that's great! 🤣 Thank you Frank 😊

[@weiseguysreptiles4325]

That’s a very nice tank. Love the hillstream

[@Kaityscichlids]

I love them too, they are such lovely little fish!

[@sauravraj5891]

Seeing this my heart was relieved 😗

[@Les-OZZYTHEOSCAR]

This is great !

[@youtmeme]

amazing tank!!

[@stampscapes]

very cool

[@AnilaoDivingAndPhotography12]

You make inspire people, those are very beautiful aquarium, plenty of beautiful fish too..

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊

[@sheep1ewe]

This was a realy cool idea!

[@pattykake7195]

That is just amazing…lucky fish to be living in such a cool tank…👍🏽

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yes, I think they are the luckiest hillstream loaches in all the world 😊

[@IvanLarra]

Amazing and Wonderfull...!!!

[@breakingtoast2255]

awesome place and the guys are cool that river tank is brilliant

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yes Finn and Wilson are awesome! And such a great store 😊 I'm sure they will appreciate your comment

[@ErikWhyRock]

This is sooooo cool!!!!!

[@scarzhussle449]

This is so cool so realistic 😍

[@Leib33]

Glad to be the first to note this, but Kaity - what a knockout you are in that dress. It is just gorgeous on you! Thanks for the video about this tank too.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@paulojorgetadeu2233]

Hello, hugs from Portugal, I liked this aquarium, a piece of nature in plain sight. Many successes, and Happy Holidays to all.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Happy holidays to you too 😊

[@piterkristianto5647]

cool man... this is awesome

[@dukedillah]

beautiful tank

[@jhess6406]

How relaxing

[@achevsyed6858]

Great video to enjoy Great river tank Blessings and best wishes From beautiful California USA

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! 😁

[@Fishtory]

Whoa that's a dream of mine. Thanks for sharing

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hey there!! Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. I have watched some of your channel in the past and really like it 😊

[@TenorCantusFirmus]

Marvellous!

[@thomas1055213]

I went here once, it was an amazing shop considering the size, their assortment of plants shocked me