Massive 3000 Gallon Marine Predator Aquarium Build, Predator Bay 3000 Starts Now!

Part 1 of transitioning the 3000 gallon Amazon aquarium to the new Predator Bay 3000 marine predator tank. With my Bamboo Sharks reaching adult size and with the desire to add some other large marine predators, it is time to get their new 3000 gallon aquarium up and running.
We also check in on the 4500 gallon Xingu River Aquarium, the mini-monster grow outs and of course the two new Annex builds! Tons going on in the fish basement, so don't miss an episode!
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[@ddaquarium3531]

What I really like about your channel is you keep all your same fish you don’t keep replacing fish just to make videos

[@themarkedman72]

same. The joy for me is seeing the fish and tank grow and develop.

[@AquariumDomain.]

The 2 rules I have for my fish basement is fish stay for life and if I have to move them they get a tank size upgrade 😁😁

[@AquariumDomain.]

Exactly, my joy of fish keeping is raising fish through their entire lives and watching their aquatic environment mature and prosper! 😁😁

[@woodburyben]

@@AquariumDomain. Great rules man. Some people see fish as disposable pets. It’s good to see you actually caring for them. It’s clear to see the fish are thriving because of your efforts!

[@v-man372]

Your bass are stunning! it’s rare to see them at that size and that colouration. Love living my giant fish dreams through your channel 👍🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@AquariumDomain.]

😁😁

[@62873milehi420]

The colors look so much better

[@AquariumDomain.]

😁😁

[@tjautocross]

The awesome projects keep coming. Thanks Jeremy!!

[@AquariumDomain.]

This year is going to be full of them! 😁

[@toddratson7526]

You might just create one of the most interesting (and lucrative) private aquariums ever seen. I bet you could charge a small fortune for people to come and snorkel the 4500 for an hour. I might be one of them ;)

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hehe...I wouldn't mind making a fortune, but I think that might be kind of disruptive for the fish lol 😊😊

[@badstreff]

Love how open to feedback you are. We can't be there in person (omg I wish!) but it's great you tweaked plans to make sure you have the best view of the 4500. I think I'd make it my bedroom!!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Many minds is always better than just one 😊 Plus I enjoy conversing with other fish hobbyists!

[@murphdawg33]

Wow, those bass look amazing in the 4500! I’m looking forward to seeing what type of bottom feeders you add in!

[@AquariumDomain.]

They really do look comfortable in the 4500, just chilling and cruising back and forth! 😁😁

[@TheirWorldAquatics]

WOW!!!!! You're killing it Jeremy. Great video as always, liked the fact that you brought up everyone's concerns on the 2 center tanks. I've been reading the comments and I see that one option is to make them higher and also cut off the corners. Obviously this is your room and you have final word, but let me throw another option at you. What if you went the opposite direction and made two lowboy tanks about 2 ft tall that were open tops for stingrays or something else. Thus getting two bodies of water but keeping the center section of the room wide open. Very impressed with your subscriber count, you definitely got your foot on the pedal!!!! I need to pick up my game.. LOL

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hey Joe! Yeah since the video I have done some more measuring and it looks like the sweet spot is to cut off some of the width like I mentioned in the video and increase the height. Looking like they will be 1200 gallons each now and the middle viewing spot will have perfect view of the 4500 and it will be easier to film the 4500 this way as well. And YES you need to get more videos out...you have a ton of open ended projects my friend....and I still don't know when the grand opening of your Mexican grocery store is 😁😁😁

[@TheirWorldAquatics]

@@AquariumDomain. No grocery store....those guys got me good and fell off the Earth. New video coming out in a couple days.

[@AquariumDomain.]

@@TheirWorldAquatics Looking forward to the new vid! 😁

[@shubhampathak8433]

A couple of Tiger Datnoids will look great in the 4500 once full grown

[@AquariumDomain.]

Cool fish, but don't fit the Amazon species only requirement of the 4500 😊

[@FloodXL]

I don't know how you do it all, but I am glad you do. Awesome stuff.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hehe 😁😁

[@devachapman6315]

heck yeah boyz! the 3000 is getting there!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Woot! 😁😁

[@thewaterdenken1213]

So happy i found your channel, inspiring to say the least. Keep kickin ass

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! and Welcome to the channel! 😊

[@1963patto]

Woo the colours on the fish in the new indoor pond are amazing

[@AquariumDomain.]

I think that is their way of saying they like their new home 😁😁

[@Boja23]

There's a level of work, I understand, but then there's a level where it's exhausting to watch or imagine. Seeing the 10x4's going in and the large tank drained, yeah, I'm going to go take a nappy. Let me add that the 4500 gallon and fish...absolutely beautiful! Wow

[@AquariumDomain.]

There has been so many nights where I am like I am done with this....then after a good nights sleep I am like...I need more tanks lol 😁😁

[@DNASlotCars]

I think reducing the width was a great choice! Still have big tanks but your view will be perfect when you sit there to relax and enjoy your achievement! Great stuff 👌

[@AquariumDomain.]

Yeah, I am pretty sure i will look back and be glad the change was made 😊

[@ultramaximusreviews]

Good idea to do the mock ups. If you do the macro algae and corals you should add a window up front so you can see into that.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Mock ups definitely helped make the (right) decision 😊

[@rantsandreviews]

Looking good...thanks for the update. I'm not really a marine guy (only 1 of my 11 tanks is marine) but I am really looking forward to the 3000 gal. "redo". The sharks are going to be amazing in there.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Yeah I can't wait to see the big Sharks cruising their new 3000 gallon home! 😁😁

[@SkippersAquariums]

All I have to say is wow. Can't wait to see what you have in store for these builds!!!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hey Skip! New vid today at 3pm....lot's of updates 😊😊

[@dovasal]

Really can't wait to see what you complete next. Some more sharks and rays would definitely be cool for Predator Bay 3000.

[@AquariumDomain.]

At least 1 more Shark and Ray will be added to PB3000 😊

[@mitymac]

the sharks will be happy those spazzes need all the room they can get 😂

[@AquariumDomain.]

You are not kidding...ever since they hit kinda full adult size they have become a lot more boisterous 😁

[@ryangillies5279]

The bass are unreal! Congrats on the cactus pleco breeding!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Turns out the babies were L075s and not Cactus Pleco, but I cannot for the live of me ever remember putting L075 pleco in there lol 😊

[@ryangillies5279]

@@AquariumDomain. I thought it was weird they didn’t have red fins like mine. I thought maybe they were a species I hadn’t seen before. Regardless, surprise breedings let you know you are doing something right. I just discovered some baby rainbows in my 75 gallon. I just had them in there 4 weeks as it’s my quarantine tank. I had a bichir in there with them for 2 weeks while he was for sale and then some red tailed sharks. None of them messed with the babies. At any rate I love your videos keep em coming. I am also glad you addressed the viewing angles on the 4500. I was wondering how those new builds would affect the view. Glad you took some of your viewers advice. Good job! Sometimes you get so into it you miss the simple things.

[@FishAvenue_]

Once again Phenomenal job on The 4500 gallon 🔥🔥👏🏾👏🏾 cannot wait for predator bay 3000 🦈😎

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! I really can't wait to see the big sharks cruising their new bigger home! 😁😁

[@MikeFish316]

great build! i watched all the progress videos

[@AquariumDomain.]

2024 is going to be a crazy year for tank builds! 😁😁

[@frankarenas1551]

Wow, can't wait to see the 3k convergen. The new sump plans sound interesting. Can't wait to see it completed.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I just can't wait to get all that sand and gravel out...be all down hill for me after that 😊😊

[@jlo3688]

EPIC TANKS!! OFF THE CHARTS

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! 😁😁

[@CHOPRJOHN]

Great video as always ^5. I was in the tanks blocking the 4500 camp, but given all your expertise and hard work i didn't chime in, its your choice not mine. As you know im a salt water tank guy, and am stoked to see predator bay getting started, keep up the good work, see you in your next video, cant wait! Ciao

[@AquariumDomain.]

They wouldn't quite have blocked the view like many were saying, but they did limit the angles and when I looked at what I plan to keep in the new tanks and how much nicer the view is with the better angles...it just made sense to do...always help to other sets of eyes and opinions on these things 😁😁

[@Hydrahandle7]

You really made a ton of great choices on this project... Really coming along.. So happy to hear about the plecoss.. They always find a way to handle any conditions ! With out bottom feeders there is not ecosystem

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! My number one goal is to make my aquariums as close to a true ecosystem as possible.

[@razinfishes1918]

Lol I would put a couch in front of the 45 hundred and just watch those big boys all day haha love it!

[@AquariumDomain.]

I have a chair, but yeah watching the big boys in their new tank is awesome! 😊😊

[@cali-girlfishkeeping2657]

OMG I cannot believe I didn't see your latest video until today, this is literally the tank I have been waiting for 6 months! The 3000 gallon being saltwater with sharks and rays is literally my husband and mine dream tank! We cannot wait to see what you do with it (we know it will be awesome) 😸😸

[@AquariumDomain.]

There you are Cali-Girl, I thought you and your husband would like this video 😁 Predator Bay 3000 is on the way! 😁😁

[@sal9842]

Wow, what a great job you have done that is so enjoyable on this end I can only imagine what it would be like you getting to see 24 seven love your videos❤

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thank you very much! 😊

[@DINOSAURIA92]

Followed you for years, and you never fail to inspire and impress me. All the very best from the UK!

[@AquariumDomain.]

That's awesome, thank you! 😊

[@2869may]

The Arowanas will be incredible....!!!

[@AquariumDomain.]

I can't wait until they are big enough to go in the 4500! 😁😁

[@2869may]

@@AquariumDomain. I can't wait to see them in there...!

[@thomaskong5]

You need some trevally in the new predator tank!!! Or a great barracuda would be cool.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I think it would need to be a 30,000 gallon predator tank to house those type of monsters 😁😁

[@shadowheat1]

Awesome video I always look forward for your videos! Those peacock cichlids are a beauty! Predator bay is going to be crazy cool with those big sharks 🦈 and new buddies on the way! I also Can’t wait till you put those Arrowana’s in the beast 4500 plus more pike cichlids! Thanks 🙏

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! Me too...can't wait for all of those as well in their new tanks! 😊

[@crisvega7588]

Awesome update

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! 😊

[@koilife4143]

Fish room is gonna look awesome mate!!! All this effort and graft! King of KZbin fish keepers in my opinion! Keep going mate wish I had to way to help donate towards your projects or even fish!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks, I appreciate that! The best thing folks can do to support my channel is just watch the videos and comment! It should all add up over time 😊 😊

[@jacobcone5945]

You should get a school of clown loaches for cleanup in the 4500! Would be awesome to see them school in there!

[@AquariumDomain.]

They would be perfect for the job, but I do want to keep this tank Amazon species only. 😁

[@jacobcone5945]

Ah gotcha!@@AquariumDomain.

[@stoneysscapes7544]

It's been a great time watching every single episode the last 4 years and I have been looking forward to what is next ..Because of the best way to get the fish for all the rest of the Annex is grab your net , and maybe some background music to set the mood 🎬 and what could be better than hearing John Williams conducting that classic symphony suite 🏊🦈 as the Tuba gets the solo just as JAWS grabs a little something to eat , ah I think it's the ultimate in audio bliss as you conduct every one without a miss !!! I think it's a great idea to get someone who can capture the catch and release , oh and maybe you should have a little bit of protection ,. Maybe a bike helmet and some goalie pads 🤨

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hey Stoney...man 4 years already 😁 Hehe that paints quite the picture! 😁😁

[@bubblerings]

Great!! Plenty of room for air beds... Sleeping with the fishes!! 😲😎🐚(4500)

[@AquariumDomain.]

Heck yeah, not a bad place to crash at all 😊

[@abcaquaticbiotopecreations8915]

Can't wait for the video in a few years where you put some dam finishing trim and Luan on these builds to truly finish them 😂😂

[@AquariumDomain.]

I swear that video is coming sooner than you think...something I think about quite often...that and redoing the sumps on the 125, 220 and the 750 LOL 😁😁

[@Whips_World]

I know you already have a plan for what you have going on, now. However, have you ever considered one day down the road doing a North American Native tank? I always find them to be fascinating when done right.

[@stevecox8066]

Nevermind my question about filter. Guess if I watched to the end I would've known. Rookie mistake

[@sigspearthumb9574]

@@dnquixtedflaming4220what about all the lovely shiners ?

[@vicesparis]

Naice fish

[@AquariumDomain.]

I have talked about it with Keni (ABC) but haven't decided as of yet.

[@Whips_World]

@AquariumDomain. some of the sunfish and bowfins are absolutely stunning. So are some of the smaller darters and minnows, but, meh... you don't strike me as a darter or minnow kind of guy. 😜

[@musaedalsudairi3281]

yesss ive been waiting for predator bay content never clicked so quick.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hehe 😁 I am really looking forward to getting Predator Bay 3000 running! 😁😁

[@philcarlino6942]

Awesome update. Exciting things are on the horizon. Sounds like you got hit with the cold spell too, it was miserable here in PA for about a week. Is it spring yet? Lol.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks Phil! Yeah something about cutting wood outside at night in the snow with 12 degree temps just wan't all that appealing lol 😁

[@Awsimilate]

You an Aquatic god !

[@AquariumDomain.]

😁 I wish I had some aquatic godly powers to get that 3000 lbs of sand / rock out of the 3000 gallon 😁😁

[@Awsimilate]

@@AquariumDomain. All you have to do is concentrate really hard and will it with your aquatic powers !

[@elvinsworld11]

Lovely

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! 😁

[@hwilmore]

This is awesome. 😀

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thank you! 😁

[@Davidj3]

Very cool! I have 3 ponds myself so i know all the work that goes in all this.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! 😁

[@woodburyben]

It’s awesome to see the peacock bass in their huge new home. I’ve been on the Xingu river several times and love seeing the native Brazilian fish up close. Great Job on the 4,500!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Officially very jealous of you! 😊😊

[@woodburyben]

@@AquariumDomain. I’m headed there right now actually. Maybe I’ll get some fishing in. If I do I’ll try and catch a peacock bass and send you photos.

[@DiscusNT]

Hit that like button folks !

[@AquariumDomain.]

Woot! 😁😁

[@harrytruax5195]

Awesome update! Haven't seen your assistant lately, on vacation? Cheers!

[@AquariumDomain.]

I gave up trying to figure "assistants" out a long time ago...mind of their own lol 😊

[@RogueAquariums]

The 4500g looks awesome. I know it was a long time coming. The fish look great and I’m sure with the future stocking list you have the tank will look even more amazing. Looking forward to seeing the 3000g predator bay come to life. What size pumps, power heads will you be installing to get the flow you’re looking for? How many closed loops are you thinking of? The Abyzz pumps are phenomenal but pricey.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I would say Abyzz pumps are very pricey lol 😊 In regards to the number of closed loops, 2 for sure maybe 3.

[@tbroas]

I just recently found your channel, great setup! I love the giant flag tail!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks and welcome to the channel!

[@FintasticFreaks]

Great stuff as always! You could always make the 1500s be like ponds on the ground too, or at least I'd consider that. The 900s otherwise should look sweet too. Not to mention how cool it'll be once the sharks and rays go in that 3000. 👍

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hey Austin! Funny thing is after I filmed the video I was thinking to myself I could just make the two 900 gallons a little bit taller like 42 or 44 inches and come in around 1000-1200 gallons...which is what I will most likely do. 😊

[@toprob20]

@@AquariumDomain. Wow! That's exactly what I was thinking "can't he make it a bit deeper instead?". I think it would look epic to have something like two massive columns of water to frame that enormous tank with the jungle on top. I do wonder if you're going to add underwater plants to the 4500?

[@jeffkane4391]

Thanks for sharing! Looking great sir!😊

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks Jeff! 😁

[@abcaquaticbiotopecreations8915]

You definitely need a bonnethead shark!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Hey Keni! Now you are getting into the big boy Sharks 😁 I was thinking about a Japanese Leopard Shark and/or White-spotted Bamboo Shark.

[@themarkedman72]

so many amazing projects. However I doubt any will compare to the new amazon set up. The colours on your Peacock bass is like nothing Ive seen outside the wild. Totally brilliant. Would love to see a few rare fish raised in the set up as well? Some more unique centre-piece fish thats more unique to your tank. I have to say your water must be great to get those colours. Would be a good video to see how you do it.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! You are dead on with the water, I have a well where my water is coming from 350 down from a very large aquifer. The area I live in has special laws to protect the water source as the agricultural reserve that I live in feeds the water to the heavily populated areas just south of me. I couldn't do what I do without having the water source I have. 😊

[@themarkedman72]

@@AquariumDomain. Just as I suspected!! As a boy I had several concrete tanks of fresh water to feed my aquariums. I was able to breed discus and had incredilbe colours on my cichlids etc with nothing added or changed.

[@oscardean6351]

It’s such an awesome thing thanks for building it for us all to dream, it’s ours 🥹LOL

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks Dean! 😁

[@danwidner6721]

I think a it'd be cool if you set up a static camera when you're doing the scape for Predator Bay 3000 and do like sped up, almost time lapse montage and play music over it and maybe narrate a little. Not that I'm trying to give you more work. Lord knows you have enough as it is! You do a great job explaining the process and ideas but I think it'd be cool to see a portion of the process too rather than just cut back and it's done. Might be difficult to get good angles though and then there's the extra time to set up and editing and possible equipment limitations, so I get it if you don't. I just like seeing the process of projects people do as well as the before and after. Can't wait to see how it turns out though, man! I know it'll be epic!

[@AquariumDomain.]

During the extended hard work it is pretty tough to film, but I could try setting a camera up at a distance and see what I get 😊

[@joslan6141]

Great update as usual! On the new builds, would it be possible to show more in detail how you anchor/screw in the vertical boards that hold in the glass? Have been trying to see how you do it in the other videos but would love to see it up close!

[@AquariumDomain.]

I will try to remember to touch on that during the builds of the two middle tanks in the annex.

[@pas100657]

Also for your lids for the new predator bay have you thought about using polycarbonate greenhouse panels? They don’t sag and transmit light as well as glass. If push comes to shove you can always frame them with 1x3s.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I have a bunch of polycarbonate greenhouse panels and will be using them on the 3k, but I am changing the bracing of the top panels both to shorten the distance of each panel, but also to secure them from Sharks pushing their way out 😊

[@sergividal4056]

Have you thought on adding some small schooling fish to eat all those leftovers from the big fish? Would be great to have them around like on their habitat. What I am not sure if the Oscars will let anyone left after a while. Maybe tetras or something smaller 'guppy size'. Greetings from Spain!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Spain awesome! I don't want to add any smaller fish that will cause the big boys to do any more damage to the aquascape than they already do. The big Fogo bass already knocked a powerhead loose just a attacking a floating pellet lol 😊😊😊

[@stevecox8066]

You already have plans for new tank builds near the 4500, but I'd be hard pressed to not plop down a couple recliners instead haha. And might save a few bucks. Seriously, looking forward to the new builds. Going with wetland filters as well? Have fun !

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! Yeah, all the tanks in the annex will have wetland filters of slightly different configurations. 😁

[@SamanthaMuir-y7c]

Wow love it m8 ❤

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks 😁

[@Whips_World]

Very cool. Love the updates. I've not paid too much mind to the saltwater stuff. What sharks do you have? Do you have the freshwater equivalent catfish type of sharks or the surface cruisers? I saw at least one bopping around the bottom behind you in the closing segment, but from the way you talk, it sounds like you already have multiple types.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks Whip! Oh they are legit sharks...check out one of the shark feeding videos from a couple months back...always fun to watch those guys put down some squid, shrimp and fish 😁😁

[@Whips_World]

@@AquariumDomain. I bet! I don't know how I miss that stuff. It'd like the KZbin algorithm hates me or something 😆

[@sarno85]

As I've said over and over and over again the 4500 is so beautiful dude. By shrinking the tanks down you actually save on plywood and other lumber by doing them 4 ft wide. I need this in my basement, but i dont have b*lls to do it so I'll live vicariously through you. 👍👍 have you gave anymore thought on 2 viewing panels on the 1500 gallons?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! Yeah, 4 x 10 works out really well materials wise, also I have increased the height a bit so I am still going to get 1200 gallons out of each tank...plenty for the fish I want to keep in them. 😁 I am leaning towards one viewing panel so that I can do more with the aquascape and not have the eye wonder to the 4500 gallon behind them 😁😁

[@14pedro415]

The are some of the best peacocks on utube! The colors are amazing. What kind are they again

[@AquariumDomain.]

Thanks! 😁😁

[@chrisschuehle8138]

What about making the tanks in front shallow "lagoon" style? Might help make the space feel more opened up.

[@AquariumDomain.]

The end goal is to have the 4500 viewable from the middle of the room with no compromises. I did always intend to have the middle tanks so always knew the view from the other room would be blocked.

[@Ian-qw1zb]

20 minutes in when you're looking at your 4500 your power head is just floating around in there going in all directions kind of funny LOL... I have a powerhead in my jellycat tank that's hooked up to the light switch and when I kick the lights on it kicks off the sidewall and spins around in circles sometimes it reminds me of that. L075 Para Pleco (Peckoltia sabaji) I only know this because I have one that's identical L075 para.. I also have the leopard cactus plecos and they have a distinctive red tail L114. Can't wait to see the sharks and predator bay.. you should add big porcupine puffer maybe..

[@AquariumDomain.]

I actually watched my Fogo Bass swim right through that powerhead one night during feeding...bulls in the china shop lol 😊😊

[@Ian-qw1zb]

Yeah wait until you get a shovelnose in there ram rods plus get a net instead of hard plastic cover it's better because it gives and doesn't do much damage if any when they jump. . My shovelnose is called Shamu it'll splash the entire room until I feed it sometimes. Crazy fish I believe it's fighting for better position with my peacock bass

[@Davidj3]

How would clean your 4,500 gallon tank do you have a vacuum to clean gravel?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Clean up crew fish to eat leftover foods on the substrate and water flow to keep debris suspended in the water column where it can get picked up by the pumps and sent to the wetland filter. 😁

[@GST_HENNN]

U SHOULD GET A FLY RIVER TURTLE FOR THE 4500!!!

[@AquariumDomain.]

Not really a turtle guy, but if I was ever going to have a turtle the Fly River would be the one.

[@rogue_silverado9133]

Personally I wouldn't shrink the surface area of the 1500s, but would reduce the height down for easy visibility over it

[@AquariumDomain.]

It was a tough decision, but honestly the middle area view is noticeable better with the new footprint. I did decide to increase the height on the middle tanks...so I am back up over 1200 gallons on each one. 😊

[@darrellle4967]

Very nice.. u dont stop huh👀

[@AquariumDomain.]

This is my final build....until the next builds! 😁😁

[@darrellle4967]

@@AquariumDomain. 🤣

[@AquariumDomain.]

@@darrellle4967 😁

[@Korbert]

11:14 don't forget why you are building these tanks, it's to enjoy them and the fish! Don't fall into the constant "build only" trap, it's important to enjoy the calm of the hobby too!

[@AquariumDomain.]

I just want to get the builds done, then the decorative facades and then a deep clean up of the whole fish basement...getting it look really nice again 😊😊

[@garethrasmussen6186]

i have an outdoor spa i have turned into a pond and its got 5 Oscars, 2 gold fish and about 40+ Purple spotted Gudgeons and a yellow faced turtle. i wish i could make a giant tank like yours.

[@AquariumDomain.]

😊

[@thatoldbalddiyguy2939]

The 4500, got a falling wave maker

[@AquariumDomain.]

Yep, Fogo Bass decided to swim through the powerhead instead of around it on his way to the food lol 😁😁

[@ASMRkiddo]

Something I wonder in each video- what are you planning to do with the metal support columns that seem to be within the footprint of the 2 soon-to-be-built tanks?

[@AquariumDomain.]

They will be incorporated into the wetland filters for each tank. 😁

[@Hatredy11]

What is the Predator Bay maintenance like? Do you buy salt for water changes regularly?

[@AquariumDomain.]

With all of my tanks I try to run them close to ecosystems as possible, meaning I want the system to perform the entire nitrogen cycle, including breaking down the nitrate. The current predator bay has a 33 foot long runway style sump with huge areas of ceramic material, low oxygen and no light that allows for denitryfing bacteria to live in large quantities and breakdown nitrate. It has worked really well as predator bay has had 1 partial water change in 3 years and it of course house really big fish who eat a lot of food, so it has been very successful. I will be replicating this in predator bay 3000 but also adding a better settling chamber setup and a refugium. 😊

[@tomaswall6935]

Incredible work fair play. It's probably been asked but how are you heating that big tank? I am building a 20ft by 4ft tank and originaly i was going to fill it with altom angelfish and an arawana and some geophages. I am bouncing between that and peacock bass and arawana 🤣. I can't make up my mind what direction to do it 🤣

[@toddratson7526]

He heats the room, not the water.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Like @toddratson7526 commented I heat the room not individual tanks. Any of those stocking options you listed are awesome...so you can't go wrong! 😁

[@jameskett5241]

You need a Fly River, or some other aquatic turtles in there.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I like seeing other peoples Fly River Turtles, but haven't had the urge to keep one myself 😊

[@pas100657]

Jeremy have you thought about adding some big Pike Cichlids to the monster tank?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Oh yeah, going to be adding a couple 😁

[@jeffk464]

It was 68 degrees here in Reno yesterday.

[@AquariumDomain.]

That's perfect tank building weather right there! 😁

[@Whips_World]

Will the 900s be sitting on the floor similar to the 4500, or raised up like Predator Bay 3000?

[@AquariumDomain.]

They will be the same style as the 4500...and I have modified the design a bit and looks like they are going to be 1200 gallon tanks now 😁

[@Whips_World]

@@AquariumDomain. Nice! It's funny how adding 300 gallons back into the mix sounds so casual when you say it like that, even though 300 gallons is more water volume than 80% of the hobby has in any one aquarium 😆

[@puirYorick]

You could just make the two 1500s taller with the narrower footprints but keep the water volume about the same.

[@AquariumDomain.]

You gave away the surprise in the next video 😁😁 they are going a bit taller and will be 1200 gallons 😁

[@puirYorick]

@@AquariumDomain. Sweet. Happy building and stay warm.

[@dmaquatics2769]

The small plecs are l075 not cactus plecs still stunning. Love to see more of the plecs if you can get the footage

[@WHY269]

As soon as I saw the spots getting smaller towards the head…I’m like, Rio Para.

[@AquariumDomain.]

They are, I just for the life of me ever remember putting any L075's in there lol 😊

[@camojim5402]

My OCD can't handle the cable management please please make this neat. Other than that great work my friend and god bless

[@AquariumDomain.]

If you are referring to the lighting cable management...it is getting completely redone...you are seeing it now in a state of being removed...wasn't that bad when the tank was running 😊

[@michaelramirez1619]

Are you going to sheet the front of the 4500 to cover all the 2x4s?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Yes, all the tanks will have veneers to give them a finished look.

[@sumanshrestha143]

Amazonia tank waiting

[@AquariumDomain.]

😁

[@dmaquatics2769]

Tank looks amazing what happened the the true parrots that were breeding?

[@AquariumDomain.]

The True Parrots and the babies that survived (who are like 6-7" now) were all moved over to the 750 Amazonian Islands tank. 😁

[@alexsturtz4933]

Not sure if you considered the l24 i believe its called it may be called the l25 pleco but i believe those species would look amazing in the 4500 and with there size would do work with any leftovers, also they are not shy theyre actually very active if im not mistaken. Anyways awesome videos as always

[@AquariumDomain.]

I do have 2 Cactus Pleco that I moved over form the 3000, but I need a bunch of them and they are a bit pricey and take a long time to grow out. I am trying to find some affordable species that I can buy at already around 8" or bigger...right now thinking it will probably be Sailfins or Commons. 😊

[@Rockfish37]

I think some brochis corys could work for bottom feeders if your still looking for recommendations. Or maybe a smaller cory would be less likely to he eaten im not sure. Either way i think it could work. Best of luck im extremely jealous as always.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I have some bottom feeder clean up crew on the way, but I am still on the fence on some of the possibilities 😊

[@DROIDRAZR16]

Any chance we see arapaima or alligator gar in 4500? Tank looks amazing can’t wait till fully stocked

[@AquariumDomain.]

No, those are too big live out their life in the 4500 😊

[@DROIDRAZR16]

@@AquariumDomain. good point

[@roberthumble6389]

Why not kept the aquariums at 5.5 feet, but cut the inside corner off. or make then ends rounded, maybe coffin shaped. Just an idea if one of these worked you would keep the aquarium volume up.

[@AquariumDomain.]

Not bad ideas, what I am thinking now is to keep the 10x4 footprint, but increase the height from 36 to 44" which will put me at 1200 gallons per tank.

[@amx1820]

Last time someone suggested a dovii for the 4500, just wondering if umbees are more suited for a community tank. GuapoteMel used to have umbees with green terrors, and at the same time Rodney has dovii with arowana, oscars, silver dollars and other cichlids

[@AquariumDomain.]

I have never kept them before, but I would imagine in the right size tank they could coexist with a lot different fish species. I usually see them in a 150 to 220 size tank and in that small of space as an adult they kill pretty much everything.

[@2869may]

I hope you leave the rock work away from the center where it's narrow so the sharks have ample room to really swim back and forth and be able to pass by each other with no obstructions. You're doing what most of us can only dream about....! (At least ALL the hard work(A LOT) is very rewarding.)

[@AquariumDomain.]

Definitely not putting any structure in the narrow area...maximum swim lanes! 😁😁

[@2869may]

@@AquariumDomain. I should have figured you wouldn't do that.

[@johnkilpatrick4463]

Less wood more glass with braces between don't know what u want to stock but I imagine that they will fit fine I your lil 1000 gallon tanks lol plus ray ray probably won't think u can glass both sides lol

[@AquariumDomain.]

I have tweaked the design a bit and looks like the middle tanks will end up being 1200 gallons, plenty of space to keep what I am planning on keeping them. 😊 I haven't seen any comments from RayRay lately...I guess he is waiting for a disaster to occur so he can say he told me so 😊😊

[@johnkilpatrick4463]

Wh😢 about going lil taller and glass two sides so you can see through to the 45?

[@AquariumDomain.]

You read my mind on going taller 😊

[@smedspets695]

thinking of upgrading my 200 reef To a 15 foot long tank. Salt price it pretty brutal you get bulk deals?

[@AquariumDomain.]

I target all the big sales and usually buy in advance. For example one time LiveAquaria had a huge sale on their reef salt and I bought like 20 x 200gal boxes. I am considering reaching out to Fritz and see if they would be interested in sponsoring any of my big salt setups....figure the worst that can happen is they say no. 😊😊

[@oscardean6351]

Will you be adding Asian Arrawana AD? And are you allowed to have Snakehead and river fly?

[@AquariumDomain.]

Asian Aros and Snakehead are illegal to have where I live, so no on those. Fly rivers I like, but don't think I would keep one myself.

[@jayvasq160]

Please add plenty of live rock,corals, anemones and featherdusters.

[@AquariumDomain.]

😊😊

[@no-brainerstudymusic]

Hello. If you have no plants in the 4500 gallon, how do you clean the bottom of the tank, if you do. Thanks. I have a 90 gallon community tank with some congo tetras, gold barbs, bosemani rainbowfish and 2 bristlenose catfish with lots of plants. From what Ive been told, for planted aquariums you are not supposed to vacuum up the substrate b/c it is rich in nutrients for the plants.

[@AquariumDomain.]

I use strong water flow, Pleco, Flagtail Prochilodus and Catfish to keep the bottom stirred up for the wetland intake to ingest into the wetland filter.