Ep 9. Tracy Morgan's Giant Shark Tank Under Construction

Tracy Morgan's Giant Shark Tank Under Construction is the ninth episode of Tanked's fifteenth season. The series follows brothers-in-law Brett Raymer and Wayde King, who operate Acrylic Tank Manufacturing (ATM), a Las Vegas-based company that creates elaborate aquariums for high-end clients.

In this episode, the ATM team takes on a massive project for comedian Tracy Morgan. Morgan visits the company's headquarters to meet with Brett and Wayde and discuss plans for his dream shark tank. He envisions a tank that is over ten feet tall and more than 12,000 gallons, with a custom-built replica of the Brooklyn Bridge. As a native New Yorker, Tracy wants the tank to remind him of his hometown.

Brett and Wayde are up for the challenge and get to work designing the tank. They quickly realize that they will need to construct the tank in two pieces due to its massive size. They also need to create a system that can support the weight of the tank and the water it will hold. With the help of their team, they create a custom steel frame that can support the tank's weight and ensure its stability.

Not only is this tank massive, but it is also incredibly complex. The team needs to incorporate elements like a revolving bridge, an underwater subway train, and a giant Statue of Liberty that will be visible from the street. The team gets to work building each of these elements by hand, and the progress is slow and painstaking. Every little detail needs to be perfect to ensure Tracy's vision is brought to life.

As the build progresses, Brett and Wayde realize that they have a problem with the tank's plumbing system. They need to find a way to connect all of the different elements of the tank, including the filtration system, the pumps, and the air system. After some trial and error, they come up with a solution, but it requires them to make some major modifications to the tank's design.

The team faces more challenges as they start to fill the tank with water. They need to make sure that all of the plumbing and filtration systems work correctly, which requires a lot of testing and adjustments. They also need to make sure that the tank is safe for the sharks that will eventually call it home. They work with a team of marine biologists to determine the right mix of water and chemicals to create the perfect environment for the sharks.

As the tank nears completion, Tracy Morgan returns to see the progress. He is blown away by what Brett, Wayde, and the ATM team have created. The tank is an incredible feat of engineering and design, and it perfectly captures Tracy's vision of a tribute to his beloved hometown.

In the end, the team manages to overcome all of the challenges they faced and create one of the most incredible tanks they've ever built. The final product is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that combines engineering, design, and artistry in a truly unique way. Fans of Tanked won't want to miss this episode, as it showcases the incredible talent and hard work of the ATM team.