INCREDIBLE 1000L Sloped River Tank at Atlas Aquariums!

[@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.

[@NiX_aKi]

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

[@Kaityscichlids]

Very true!!

[@edibleknowledge4716]

This is the style of tank I always wanted

[@Kaityscichlids]

I'm glad you enjoyed it!! 😊

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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 😊

[@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

[@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.

[@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;))))

[@alexrex20]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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. 👍🙂👍❤️

[@buwanpablo]

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

[@melissafraser2190]

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

[@Kaityscichlids]

They are awesome!!

[@aqhan]

This is the GOAT of thanks, truly.

[@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 😁

[@rohannnegii3720]

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

[@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

[@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 😄

[@scottroberts930]

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

[@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!! 😊

[@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 😊

[@dewantoroo]

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

[@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

[@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 😊

[@seanaustin8516]

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

[@Nanoscape30]

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

[@LuckAqua]

What's an amazing tank. I remember a Japanese company also did these kinds of tanks and I really love this style.

[@Kaityscichlids]

I love it too! It's so beautiful

[@dennisdain987]

Brilliant all around. I love everything about it.

[@canecorsomolosser3294]

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

[@shabbir78]

I am a hardcore reef tank person but I love this tank, absolutely mesmerizing I can sit for hours in front of this tank and get drown in this surreal yet naturally perfect ecosystem...oh man there are so many incredible areas in this tank to ponder and enjoy.........this tank is so relaxing. 😍😍😍😍🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@colinboneham7387]

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

[@Shortie5-1]

The tank is beautiful.

[@patk4929]

Awesome store!!! I'm still mind blown on how expensive fish are in AUS!!! These L128 Blue Phantoms are £45 at my local aquatic store here in UK!!

[@manydman]

Right ? Even in the Netherlands where we have nearly no breeders they're only around 70 for tankbred and 100 ish for wildcaught (juveniles) grown ones will fetch between 200/500 depending on colour

[@claudiafotiou7546]

I love the little hillstream loaches, wish I could have some, but I don't really have the set up for high flow and cooler temps, considering the fish I have that would generally get along with them for tankmates.

[@achevsyed6858]

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

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! 😁

[@KentAJDK]

Love it. Thanks for shaing. 😊

[@St_Clinton]

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

[@Leightr]

I love this. I have a small creek on my property and I set up a 90 gal aquarium with what I found in the creek. Rocks, branches and freshwater clamshells for the landscape, then small trout and sunfish swimming around. A crayfish patrols the bottom. I also tried sticklebacks but for some reason they do not survive in my tank after a few days. From time to time I take a bucket and net down to the creek to restock. I put in a power head at the suggestion of my local aquarium shop guy as the trout like some current when they feed and it kind of represents a slice of my creek but what you've done here is the ideal form of what I wanted. A true slice of a brook indoors. If that had some cutthroats swimming in it my dad would go nuts.

[@Kaityscichlids]

That's so cool!! I'm a big fan of natural river tanks. I hope I can have one myself one day 😊

[@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 😊

[@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!

[@marct2124]

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

[@espio23ify]

Finn has a perma-smile here. Wish I was half as passionate about my job!!

[@endoroboto]

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

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hahaha, I love them!

[@PureAndShrimple]

This tank is incredible!

[@ABSnorm]

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

[@Kaityscichlids]

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

[@FLASH-MATT]

Incredible is the word. Wow.

[@shackleDev]

this is my dream tank, i tried explaining it to my family this crhristmas that i want to build one some day, but they didnt really understand it. now i have a visual to send to them.

[@Kaityscichlids]

That's great!! Hopefully this will help them to understand 😁

[@thomas1055213]

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

[@AnilaoDivingAndPhotography12]

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

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊

[@deathdealer7815]

This is my favourite kind of tank! I really love the waterflow!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yes it's brilliant! I absolutely love it

[@rick_805]

Very interesting video, Kaity. Thanks for sharing.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you for watching!! 😊

[@alexlang5649]

Wow, that's a dream setup! Imagine having to move that to a new townhouse 😉😂

[@Kaityscichlids]

🤣🤣🤣 I'll save this one for when I buy a house!

[@sauravraj5891]

Seeing this my heart was relieved 😗

[@manuellopes7144]

LOVE AN LIGHT

[@cheeseburgero1]

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

[@schroth8736]

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

[@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. 😃

[@markbergman7012]

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

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@andreashessler838]

Glowlight danios are easily one of the most underrated fish in the hobby. You can pick them up here for about £2.50ea and they look really washed out at the fish shop. If you get a large group, their colours and sparring behaviour is sensational once they settle down.

[@Kaityscichlids]

I agree! They are really really cool

[@chino7287]

Incredible work!

[@frankschindler7073]

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

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much Frank!! 😊

[@Mr.ReanuKeeves]

That is so beautiful!

[@brianfpv623]

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

[@thlee3]

lets be honest … this is peak goals for all of us

[@taNNinhabitat]

Nice tank setup

[@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

[@gabrielsstopmotion1959]

that is sooo freaking cool i wish i had that in my home

[@alchemist8674]

Beautiful tank

[@scarzhussle449]

This is so cool so realistic 😍

[@RogueCorps]

Wow, amazing tank! Reminds me of a, now called a paludarium, tank that I made in the 80s so archer fish could hunt from plants and surfaces above. This is gorgeous, and cool to see how fish behave in current and structure, but also wonder if it's odd if any are captive bred. But yes, that must have it's own energy bill running all of those pumps.

[@adso5555555]

Gosh locally bred Hillstream Loaches, I love that this tank exists!

[@Kaityscichlids]

It's seriously so awesome!! The hillstream loaches are adorable

[@Eric-pt3vq]

What a gorgeous tank. Really well done. 👍🏻

[@holgerbosch3282]

Hello Kaity, here is Holger from Germany! The shop called Panta Rhei (near by Hannover) and Panta Rhei is old Greek means "everything flows" , It is attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hello Holger!! Thank you so much for that interesting info. That's really fascinating and makes a lot of sense! I like the name even more now 😊

[@alexnguyen3022]

Good Lord, this tank looks stunning. I could watch it all day. May I ask what food do you feed the hillstream loaches?

[@SJR_Media_Group]

*_Kaity this Aquarium looks Awesome in video... it must be even more Awesome seeing it in person._* We can't really hear or smell this living and breathing ecosystem from video. Can only imagine how incredible experiencing this in person must be. If I ever get to Brisbane, I will certainly visit shop to view. There is so much going on in tank it is hard to think it's only 1000L. It looks much bigger because of how they set it up. Lots of variety in fish, plants, rocks, gravel, lighting, water features, and more. Would love having this in my house built into a wall as permanent living 'artwork'. I have two 60 Gallon Freshwater Tanks in my Living Room. They are setup on either side of my Gas Fireplace. It's all in a cozy corner with a Love Seat Couch facing it. I have to finish setting up this year. I could even place tanks end to end and have it look like one 120 Gallon Tank. I've even thought about going from Freshwater to Saltwater. *_Thanks for sharing... everyone loves Amazing Aquariums._*

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment Steven! You will definitely have to come and see this tank if you visit Brisbane 😊 I have to agree that something like this would be a beautiful centrepiece in a house! I would love something like this one day. I also have my living space set up with two fish tanks with my couch next to them and love to just sit and watch the fish 🐟💕

[@SJR_Media_Group]

@@Kaityscichlids It was my pleasure and I subscribed to your channel. Aquariums can help us unwind and de-stress. I also would just sit back and watch my fish. I think that is one reason you see tanks in doctor's offices. It helps patients relax. I have seen some other channels who make special types of Terrariums too. Sometimes they may have plants, rocks, lights, fish, turtles, lizards, even insects. Big ones are an entire ecosystem. They are out of my reach, but sure interesting to watch.

[@Kaityscichlids]

@@SJR_Media_Group thank you so much for the sub! That is very very true 😊 Serpa Design is one of my favourite channels who does a lot of scapes with different types of animals

[@SJR_Media_Group]

@@Kaityscichlids Guess great minds think alike.

[@SJR_Media_Group]

@@Kaityscichlids I have a treat for you. Link is for a 10,000 Gallon / 37,854 Liter Reef Tank in Dubai. It is the largest privately owned tank in someones house. It cost more than 1 million dollars. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKG8e5iCj610htk

[@mellewedin8221]

That tank is unreal man!

[@IndoorEcosystem]

This tanks pretty popular on KZbin at the moment. I'd love to see them rescape it into an Australian themed biotope in the future though.

[@australianbiotopes4563]

It would look really good as a biotope! for sure 🙂

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hehe I think that would be brilliant

[@1014p]

Id leave it be, your talking a lot of effort for something that already looks great.

[@Agnus78]

Amazing concept and execution!

[@jamescoker2773]

Love this tank!

[@unstoppableExodia]

Wow what an achievement. If i was visiting Brisbane i would definitely wanna visit their store to check that out

[@cattaraugustonawanda4426]

A refrigerated stream tank with Salvelinus fontinalis has long been my dream tank

[@DocNo27]

I love tanks like these. I've always wanted to make something like this - and to stock it with North American darters!

[@vesawuoristo4162]

What a great tank 👌

[@killeresk]

Very nice setup.

[@bernandoturner4840]

Wow.!!!❤ Ms Kaity havent seen you in A Long While.. Very Nice Video. Merry Christmas.🙏🏾😀🎄😀✌🏾

[@Kaityscichlids]

Merry Christmas to you too 😊🎅🎄

[@bernandoturner4840]

@@Kaityscichlids 🤣

[@sheep1ewe]

This was a realy cool idea!

[@williammorome9031]

That is awesome... great job.

[@hakmanp.8702]

A River tank are my dream tank

[@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 😊

[@taylor3950]

Stunning! I’d love to do something like this (on a much smaller scale)

[@OfficialBloodrunner]

Thats incredible. -Neal

[@alan61979]

That's so cool, thanks for sharing 👍

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊

[@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 😊

[@mayremarichal2018]

Beautiful… I love it…!!! 😍