From the 75,000-gallon church aquarium, a piano-inspired fish tank, to tanks so massive they could hold several sharks, every episode of the Animal Planet TV show Tanked is full of mind-blowing surprises.
The show’s stars and aquarium gurus, Brett Raymer and Wayde King, spoke little about the cost of the larger-than-life tanks they built. The reality TV series producers also preferred not to mention prices so fans would feel the custom aquariums were within their range.
Still, the one thing that is common between all the tanks on Animal Planet’s Tanked is that they were undoubtedly expensive to make. After all, most were built for celebrities and the wealthy.
So, what was the most expensive fish tank on Tanked?
We did a bit of research on some of the best ones, and here is how much the fish tanks on the TV show “Tanked” cost:
Church Tank
Few churches can boast a massive walk-through aquarium greeting worshippers at the entrance. The Body of Christ Church in South Dallas, Texas, totally outdid itself with its 75,000 gallons, 18-foot high, and 70-foot long saltwater fish tank.
The church tank, built in the $40 million complex, features more than 80 fish species and a splendid underwater display of coral reefs and flora.
The church is built on a 36-acre campus and is one of the largest in Dallas, with more than 7,500 worshippers attending weekly services.
The aquarium was part of the church’s $40 million building project. It cost about $4 million to build and stock with aquatic animals, flora, and fauna, making it the most expensive tank on Tanked.
According to pastor Rickie Rush, building the humongous aquarium created a special experience for the worshippers.
Casino Tank
Do you remember the casino tank made for the Bellagio Conservatory for their summer exhibition?
This was one the most expensive tank on Tanked, costing a whopping $1.6 million. Interestingly, the tank remained at the conservatory for five years before the owners replaced it with another attraction.
The casino tank featured an underwater theme and held 1,500 gallons of water. It showcased elaborate floral displays with more than 80,000 plants and lovely colored fish.
Inside the massive aquarium is a depiction of scuba divers and mermaids. The tank was built with luxury acrylic observation windows, meant to be a walk-through attraction, allowing guests to watch the various fish and floral displays.
Building the casino tank was expensive but maintaining it was equally costly. It is said that the Bellagio Conservatory had to use 2,000 ivy plants and more than 6,000 tulips each week for the display’s upkeep.
