TANKSGiving Live #1 - Mr Saltwater Tank Tour & Cold Water Tanks + Winners! | SaltwaterAquarium

Welcome to the first live stream of TANKSGiving 2025! Join Mark Call (Mr Saltwater Tank) and Jimmy for a night of big tank tours, hobby insights, and exciting announcements. This is the kickoff to our month-long event featuring sales, giveaways, and great guests!

In this stream, we take you on a deep dive into the massive 987-Gallon Mr Saltwater Tank build, hear the story of a reefer's tank progression, and set the stage for our biggest Black Friday events yet.

???? Stream Segments & Highlights
1. Introduction & TANKSGiving Event Kickoff
[00:00] Mark Call, Mr Saltwater Tank, kicks off the first live stream for the TANKSGiving 2025 event.

[00:08] Overview of the stream's focus: giveaways, discounts, sale announcements, trivia, and guest speakers.

[00:35] Announcement of the upcoming 6-hour continuous live stream for the next Friday night.

[09:26] Discussion of the TANKSGiving event running from October into December.

[09:37] Preview of a scheduled segment with Hillary Jaf to discuss Cold Water Aquariums.

2. Jimmy's Saltwater Tank Journey
[01:15] Introduction of Jimmy, the cameraman and co-host, and how he got involved with Mark 10 years ago at Reef Palooza.

[04:34] Jimmy shares his experience building his own tank, clarifying that it started as a "Fowler tank" (Fish Only With Live Rock) but is evolving into a mixed reef.

3. The 987-Gallon Mr Saltwater Tank Build & Tour
Mark takes viewers on a detailed tour and retrospective of his current, massive home aquarium.

[15:13] Throwback to the start of the project in February 2020, which involved adding on to the house to accommodate the giant tank.

[23:33] A full view of the tank in place, joking that viewers can tell their partners, "At least I'm not doing that!"

[26:09] Discussion of the aquascaping process, noting the use of a mix of branch and shelf rock, and the decision to use dry rock that became live.

[29:02] Breakdown of the tank's design and dimensions:

Peninsula Design: Creating three distinct viewing sides.

Drop-Off: The tank has two depths to enhance the viewing experience.

Dimensions: 12 feet long, 4 feet wide, with an upper section 30 inches tall and a lower section 48 inches tall.

4. Closing Remarks & Next Stream
[02:47:46] The host thanks the viewers for their support and for shopping with their small, family-owned business.

[02:48:54] Final announcement for the next live stream on Friday, November 21st, starting at 6:00 PM, confirming it will be a 6-hour marathon event with more guests, giveaways, and the possibility of early Black Friday sales going live [02:50:33].

[02:51:08] Thanks to all the guests and for tuning in.

Video URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mp3jd_fqI48