Tanked TV Series

About Tanked

Tanked is an American reality television series that filmed themed aquariums for celebrities and ordinary people alike. The show aired 15 seasons from August 2011 to December 2018 on Animal Planet. Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, it features the operations of the family-owned business, Acrylic Tank Manufacturing (ATM) who builds custom-made fish tanks. The show primarily focused on two brothers-in-law, Wayde King and Brett Raymer, who owned and operated ATM.

Making / Production

The series was produced by Nancy Glass Productions. Over the course of its run, each episode featured a client, usually a celebrity, seeking a customized, often over-the-top aquarium for their home or business. The show explored the process of designing, building, installing, and revealing the tank to the client.

Actors

• Wayde King: He co-hosts the show as co-owner of ATM, showcasing his skills in aquarium designs and installations.
• Brett Raymer: Brett is the other co-host and co-owner of ATM who brings life to the show with his gregarious personality.
• Agnes Wilczynski: She plays the role of a sales coordinator assisting the ATM team.
• Robert "Robbie Redneck" Christlieb: A marine biologist and life support system designer at ATM.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was produced in high definition format.
• ATM created a telephone booth aquarium for the entrance to their business.
• The show was cancelled in 2018 after its 15th season. However, it remains a popular rerun.
• Many of the tanks built on the show have ended up in commercial establishments like casinos and restaurants.

Quotes

• "The bigger the tank, the happier the fish." - Wayde King
• "It's not just about building fish tanks, it's about building relationships." - Brett Raymer

Music, Soundtrack

• The original music and soundtrack for Tanked added to its reality TV appeal, but no specific songs or compositions were highlighted in the series.