This 500 Gallon Aquarium Had to Be Destroyed

Описание: This was one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make in my fish room.

After discovering a leak, this 500 gallon DIY plywood aquarium had to be completely torn down. In this video, I document the full teardown process—removing sand, breaking down the tank, and moving large cichlids into new aquariums under pressure.

You’ll see:
Why this 500 gallon aquarium had to be destroyed
The full teardown of a massive DIY plywood tank
Emergency fish moves and rehoming big cichlids
Aquascapes getting wrecked while trying to net fish
The reality of starting over after a major tank failure

This isn’t a highlight reel—this is the real side of building and maintaining large aquariums and a serious fish room.

If you’ve ever built a big tank, dealt with leaks, or faced tough calls in the aquarium hobby, this video will feel familiar.

This isn’t the end.
It’s starting over.

If you're interested in any of the products used in our aquariums today or show throughout the video, feel free to check out the affiliate links below.

Equipment
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Substrate
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Food
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Chemicals
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