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Co-owners of Las Vegas's Acrylic Tank Manufacturing (ATM) and stars of the hit Animal Planet show "Tanked," rowdy brothers-in-law Wayde King and Brett Raymer build some of the most outrageous, larger-than-life, and one-of-a-kind tanks for some of the most striking fish (and clients) around. No job is too big, too far, or too outlandish as they travel the world to make the dreams of fellow fish enthusiasts a reality. They've created tanks to look like cars, kegs, phone booths, pyramids, treasure chests, and more. They customize their builds to fit intricate and interesting locations, including banks, casinos, churches, hotels, mansions, museums, restaurants, and zoos, and they've taken on tanks from 50 gallons to 50,000 for all sorts of clients. Jackass producer Jeffery Tremaine commissioned a two-ton saltwater tank for his man cave, and hijinks ensued. Wayde and Brett kept their gloves on when the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship ordered the ultimate "Aquagon" for UFC headquarters. ATM-the largest aquarium manufacturing company in the nation-tried to beat the clock when the Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade commissioned a pop-up tank for the launch of his new Sting Ray sneaker. More recently, the guys have brought their clients' wildest visions to life with: a Cleopatra sarcophagus tank with fish from the Red Sea for an archeology-themed room at a boutique hotel; a retro rocket-ship aquarium for Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop headquarters, with candy-colored fish and fizzing soda bottles; a smokin' hot build to honor Fairleigh Dickson University's Devils; and a slot-machine tank for a wedding chapel in Las Vegas."Tanked: The Book "features the inside story of how they climbed to the top of the shark-infested world of custom aquariums, fascinating profiles of the cast, in-depth profiles of ATM's top builds, never-before-told stories direct from the set, celebrity testimonials, and fun sidebars like "Fish Facts" and "Tank Tips" so now you can get tanked at

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