Ep 13. When the Moon(shine) Hits your Eye

When the Moon(shine) Hits your Eye is the thirteenth episode of the eighth season of the reality TV show Tanked. The show features the antics of Wayde King and Brett Raymer, owners of Acrylic Tank Manufacturing, the largest aquarium manufacturing company in the United States.

In this episode, the duo is approached by a client who is the owner of a famous moonshine distillery in South Carolina. The client wants a custom aquarium for his tasting room, which will be used to showcase his distilling process in action.

Wayde and Brett take on the challenge and travel to South Carolina to meet the client and take a look at the space where the aquarium will be installed. The client has a clear vision of what he wants – an aquarium that resembles a moonshine still, complete with copper piping and a bubbler system that simulates the distilling process.

The team at Acrylic Tank Manufacturing gets to work, designing and building the custom aquarium. They face several challenges along the way, particularly with creating the intricate copper piping that will run throughout the tank. However, their experience and expertise shine through, and they are able to create a stunning piece that perfectly fits the client's vision.

Once the tank is complete, Wayde and Brett return to South Carolina to install it and unveil it to the client. The client is thrilled with the final product, and the team gets to witness the aquarium in action as the bubbler system simulates the distilling process.

However, the episode doesn't end there. Wayde and Brett also take on another challenge – building a custom aquarium for a restaurant that will showcase the restaurant's signature dish – oysters. The clients want an aquarium that resembles the seabed, complete with coral and live oysters.

The team at Acrylic Tank Manufacturing creates a stunning aquarium, complete with live oysters and a filtration system that ensures the survival of the oysters in the tank. Once the tank is complete, Wayde and Brett return to the restaurant to install it and unveil it to the clients.

The final product is breathtaking, and the clients are thrilled with how the tank perfectly captures the essence of their restaurant. Wayde and Brett leave with a sense of pride, knowing they have created yet another piece of art that brings joy and wonder to those who experience it.

Overall, When the Moon(shine) Hits your Eye is a fascinating episode that showcases the skill and creativity of the team at Acrylic Tank Manufacturing. From the challenges of creating intricate copper piping to the delicate balance of keeping live oysters in an aquarium, Wayde and Brett and their team of experts prove that they are masters of their craft. The episode is a must-watch for anyone who loves aquariums, design, and the thrill of seeing a vision come to life.