That man spent more on that tank than most people make in their entire life and yet he still feeds his fish by hand 5 times a day - shows that he is in love with hobby
he did not spend 2 million dollars on that tank. Thats how much most people make in their entire lives maybe at best i rekon he spent about 50k to 100k
fongyfong there’s no way he spent only 50-100k the ones on tanked are like a mil and those aren’t even as big. So I definitely believe that he spent around 2mil
I've seen collectors who spends thousands on prized exotic pets, but this man spending so much of both his money AND time shows actual love and devotion, and his willingness to share that experience, not in a bragging perspective, but more towards a fish lover to another fish lover shows actual love for the hobby and his fish. Much respect to the guy for staying humble in that aspect, and much respect to you for dressing up for the occassion.
He gave him a nice complement on how he dressed to come visit David at his residence. That was very smart to do so. All the others i have seen to come see him are dressed like they are going to the gym and here they suited up. Very 👍! Shows respect. Something that alot of Americans i haven't seen do.
I understand the need to dress nicely when you have been invited to someone’s house and they didn’t have to do that at all but I don’t think it was necessary to spend a grand on a suit that he will probably wear maybe once a year if that. You can pretty much buy the same suit or that look at Macy’s for couple hundred dollars.
Clothes do not make the person. Like not at all. Enough with the classism. The hobby is an expensive indulgence as it is, not to mention a menace on the environment at times, without a dress code to see a tank. Manners are how you behave not how you dress.
It is so humbling to see a tank like that and just realize that it’s sad too that the ocean doesn’t get to look like that because we’re destroying it. That is how the ocean should look and it breaks my heart. I think there’s so much to learn from him and such a passion we should all have. Thank you for making this video
The ocean looks far, far better than this dude, have you ever seen the ocean? It's not doing well compared to the past but it's silly to say it doesn't look as good as this
@@david7384 I wish I could share photos of the ocean with you on here. The landmass of trash just floating around. I’m not blind to it because some people tell me it’s not a thing or it’s better then the past. Yes I’ve been to the ocean and I have seen in person what we are doing to it. Trash, over fishing, coral reefs bleaching. Just a small taste of what’s happening. And I’m talking about it as a collective whole
@@Orybailey the ocean is way better compared to this tank. It’s just how seawater filters the light to give a visual of browning. And the Great Barrier Reef has a much larger biodiversity then this.
Invite me to Your home ok? Who cares? Here in the US there are churches everywhere what’s your point? Ridiculous to dislike it when a religion builds a new mosque, but if it was a new church you’d shut up. Grow up dipshit other religions besides Christianity exist you might as well get used to it because other religions especially Islam are growing at a rapid pace meanwhile Christianity has a record high amount of people converting and or becoming an atheist while having a crazy variety of Christian beliefs because it’s so controversial so no need to bitch. There was Judaism. Then Christianity came along and had a more refined and accurate holy book not to far off from the Torah, but definitely different and new beliefs that they then called the Bible. Then you have the Quran, which takes the foundation of Judaism and applies where necessary and is heavily related to Christianity only more advanced (common sense considering it’s only gee... the newest religion and the only holy book that’s never been changed because of how incredibly accurate it’s been to this day). Islam brought unity between Judaism and Christianity. No other religion has ever achieved that in history. Go cry yourself a river if you’re bothered that Muslims are living near you. If it makes you feel any better there’s going to be a LOT more mosques in London within the next 10-20 years (: . Plus if you even dare to bring up violence PLEASE feel free too because if you’re Christian lmfaooooooo you have the worst history period in every possible way relating to deaths and death counts. Not to mention you guys think Jesus is White with blonde hair and blue eyes. Sounds pretty Hitler to me who was also a Christian lol anyone with common sense knows Jesus was either black or middle eastern. Then to make yourselves feel better and mask the evil past of Christianity you guys try and make Islam look like it’s some violent religion when they’ve caused the least damage by a long shot while achieving the most goals and having evidence of Prophet Muhammad. Ooooo isis killing some people so let’s have the us drop a bomb and kill thousands of civilians then say we were looking for terrorists. Oh btw that’s done by Christians and the best part is one bomb has killed more civilians than all of isis. It even stated this in the Quran that you would try and make Islam seem evil because you’re having a hard time accepting the superior religion so you choose to instead of appreciate or have peace rather you’d prefer to feel hatred towards the entire religion and those who look the part. Funny how you called someone trash above when you’re mentality is nothing but absolutely trash. Your just upset they’re becoming more successful than you and surpassing you in life lmfao I bet you couldn’t even compare to my life and I’m 19. You’re probably a pathetic fuck who can’t even afford this fish tank idek why you’re watching it😂😂😂successful people aren’t racist only VERY few are and I know since gee I only grew up a millionaire with millionaires and some billionaires throughout my life (now I’m in college, but I have my business and properties). You probably don’t even do shit with your life, but wake up and be a leech to society and bitch around with your pessimistic pathetic ass. Go read the Quran then complain about there being too many mosques lol I’d love to see that. Bye bye now feel free to start an argument there’s no chance of you winning😂😂
@@nathanneff4723 (quote) "The owners of a tailors in Fulham who pocketed tax deducted from staff pay as part of a £425,000 tax fraud, have been jailed for a total of five years. David Saxby and Gisele Dineur kept £426,095.62 that should have been paid in VAT, Corporation Tax, Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)." Ironically, it seems he was stealing the shirts of people's backs 😏
Boba Break I'm pretty sure that's too much. I would guess 15 until 21 dollars, so Blayde Mckay could also be right. Except Saxby sometimes forgets to turn off the light in his tank, it could be even more than 21 dollars, maybe 23 dollars.
I’m not into fish at all but I so appreciate the love and dedication of others for their hobbies. What a joy it must be when all things are working together and you just get to sit and look at it. It makes you realise how good creation is that the oceans of the world pretty much look after themselves without a cellars worth of filtration! 👍🏼
Not to mention getting that size tank into a residency home, in one of the most prime real estate neighbourhoods in the world. Mustve taken an army to even set it up, amazing home. Life goals.
Yeah, thats nowhere near enough lol. The house alone is probably closer to 15 million ++. I live in zone 2 of London and my two bedroom apartment cost 1.3m. It's a fricking incredible tank though, this is the best video ever posted of his tank.
In nature, the foundation of living organisms is the environment. There is no animal life without the surroundings being able to support them. This is elemental. He understands that better than anyone I’ve ever met in the hobby. His display looks and feels completely natural. Thanks for posting this, thanks to him for so much forethought and execution. Now, will he allow me to come over and just watch?
They look like they’re ready to do a shady deal or something: “Psst, you got the Fritz?” “Yeah, nitrifying.” “Is it legit?” “Yeah. You got a license for this stuff?” “No.” “Were you followed?” “Yeah.” “Sounds good.”
His whole system is epic. You guys are so lucky to be able to see it live. Years ago I heard Mr. Saxby say we are not keeping fish and corals we are keeping water. When you are able to wrap your head around that and really apply it everything else will fall into place.
Having been to David’s home over 10 years ago and seeing he’s tank in person you don’t get to appreciate the size of the system, when I visited he had an employee who did all the tank maintenance and the sump room in the basement looked totally different ,where he says he has had that area 6 years this must be after the refit as it was there before but nothing like it is today, I remember when he’s first vodka nitrate prototype filter was installed onto a friends tank. He’s a wonderful man with much experience and spends a lot on he’s tank but he does own Deltec so gets this at cost price to he’s company.
40 years of dedication. "What if" in an alternate reality he also had an TH-cam channel. what will be his subscriber count?Just think about it. It's fun.
I'll admit my initial expectation was that he wouldn't know a thing about maintaining a reef tank himself and might have had hired help for it, especially when he said he feeds 5 times a day, but then immediately dives into an excited explanation about the range of professional filtration he runs on the tank! Foolish of me to presume he wasn't a complete fish nerd like the rest of us 🤣He is just as passionate about phosphate removal as enjoying the tank 💜🐠
he's managing director of DD the aquarium solution one of the largest marine supply companies here in the uk he designed the whole plumbing system for his tank which is amazing he's an amazing guy
I remember this guy featured in an old BBC program called "Fish People" back in the 1980s. Look it up. I consider him one of the fore-fathers of saltwater reef keeping.
@@jillyoung1282 😃 You obviously have the same taste. What is it about 18th C glass & ceramics eh? I’d love to be a custodian of a complete Bellarmine 😍
Some of the most beautiful and well maintained marine tanks I've ever seen. And that includes institutional Aquariums. Plus, his comments about the advances in marine fish keeping match my experience. 30 years ago, marine tanks were rare, and considered too difficult for the amateur. Now, there are exclusive marine fish and coral stores and businesses all over the country.
Now I see a rich with a heart 💓💓💓 I'm totally stunned by the way he is managing is huge tank also the equipment and set up build by himself May his fish and coral live long 💕
Well done on both sides. What a generous host, and a grateful invitee. The suit was a respectful show of intention as deserved, and the compliment was the noticed intention of respect in return. Both sides played this private tour out extremely well and with great dignity & honor. I was entertained at a high level to see 2 human beings on separate tax brackets completely enveloped in this common hobby. Again, Well done gentlemen, bravo & 🍻 cheers!
The equipment room does look very busy but its actually laid out in way that makes sense , the longer you spend in the sump room the more sense it all makes and any automation will have back ups in the main . David is a clever man and designed the whole system himself and knows it intimately.
TonyatDD I’m sure he knows how to handle it but if it were mine and there was a leak or one of the equipment pieces failed, I would have no idea where to look
David Saxby has the best SPS home aquarium ever. The fact that he has designed everything himself makes his system 10x more unique. I've been a huge fan of him for a few years now, awesome to see you got to visit him!
Dear Gabriel, My name is Tony and i work for D-D The Aquarium Solution, David's company. Please see a link to our website for your interest. www.theaquariumsolution.com
Since i got into the reefing hobby, i have noticed something. before, my nightmares were about monster eating me and stuff. now, it is about finding a leak in my tank.
I remember this guy (David Saxby) in a BBC program called "Fish People" back in the late 80s. I'm very glad this guy is still ticking and still doing the hobby that he loves.
The money spent on the clothing was well spent - simply for the gentleman's excellent compliment. The entire nation of America owes you for increasing our standing in the world!
That's insane. Wish I could meet him. Actually, scratch that, I want to be him. That tank is amazing, and the way that it's all laid out is so devoted and awesome.
Nice video. David was kind enough to show his tank and set up to my wife and I about 20 years ago, when we we living in England. I think we 'met' through a shared interest in marine aquaria and yahoo groups at that time. The tank looks much as we remembered it so its a testament to Davids dedication and enthusiasm that its maintained so well. We since migrated to NZ, and with the earthquake issue here, and impossibility of getting 'live rock' here due to NZ Biosecurity concerns, in the end we decided not to set up a tank. I miss my aquarium though, so it was lovely to see this again. Thanks for sharing. I do seem to recall, David also had a stream running through his hallway that you stepped across in places. Very impressive. A delightful gentleman to meet.
This man reminds me of my great uncle. They live opposite lifestyles, as my uncle owns a ranch and raises cattle, but he's English and is always willing to teach us about the workings of what he does.
Thank you. That was a beautiful display and such a beautiful person for showing you his passion, his pride and joy of a lifetime of devotion to this hobby. I have been into tanks since I was 8, had a similar design for a tank in the first house I bought so one end would of been up against the wall. Currently have a 75 gallon wet/dry set up with a 20 gallons sump with a mixed variety of cichlids.
Amazing to see David doing his thing, if I won lotto you would find me tinkering away on a wonderful tank like this. Not that he won lotto, he’s a smart businessman too.
Mr.Saxby was quite pleasant and, although he has probably given 'the tour' hundreds of times, obviously enjoyed it. In the beginning he was clearly studying our guide (for degree of knowledge? sincerity? disdain for wealth?) and apparently found him worthy because he became warmer, enthusiastic and more informative. A fun romp. I doubt he was fooled in the least by the bodyguard routine.
Nightmare Strawberry Chic I understand your opinion and i agree. In a matter a fact I believe there should be a law saying we cant do that;but i also know through documentaries like the great reef by discovery,our major reefs are going through a faze called coral bleaching that is which caused by many factors like temperature and pollution. I believe we should limit human activity with our ocean and stick to captive breeding fish rather then aqua culturing them.
Nightmare Strawberry Chic, The 'harm' that we do in this hobby is so little. Absolutely the most harm is done by fishing and climate change. And you can always look at bred fish and corals of other aquarium keepers that have frags. Also many corals are grown in facilities now instead of the ocean. Best thing you can do to save coral reefs and the fish is to stop eating fish and other seafood👍🏻🌱
@Nightmare Strawberry Chic don't you know u can grow coral on your own? A lot of people that provide coral for your aquarium grow their own coral. You should look it up
It doesn't how much money someone does or doesn't have, the aquarium hobby is a passion we all share equally. The delight in watching and tending to our indoor reefs, weather it's $500 or $5,000.000 can't be matched. You can have a basic nano reef in Compton, CA or a 5000g tank in Winchester, UK. the hobbyist all have the the same common passion. That's awesome and this hobby pulls people and our environment together.
It's great to see an update on this tank. I've watched videos of this tank throughout the years and it's always different each time I see it. Awesome video as always, George!
One of the most famous private reef tanks in the world. It would be a dream to be able to see it in person. You have made it big time George. Amazing and thank you for sharing!
Respect for that big man! he shows hes inside information how to hold a healthy aquarium in a appartement complex! great video and beautiful hidden filterroom! :D Thumbsup!
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That man spent more on that tank than most people make in their entire life and yet he still feeds his fish by hand 5 times a day - shows that he is in love with hobby
he did not spend 2 million dollars on that tank. Thats how much most people make in their entire lives maybe at best i rekon he spent about 50k to 100k
he would have set auto feeder if he wished to do so, but he stick with feeding them by hand.
fongyfong there’s no way he spent only 50-100k the ones on tanked are like a mil and those aren’t even as big. So I definitely believe that he spent around 2mil
Akash if you think about he might have connections and had a huge discount on custom made aquarium
BEAST_ GAGO yes that could be it too but there’s no way he spent only 50-100k, I’ve got a 75gallon freshwater aquarium and it has cost me 5k
He's not just rich, he's an EXPERT. Respect Sir!
Stan Z how much do you think he spends a month maintaining it?
Oh hes very rich. He lives in an area of london which is the same as being right next to central park. His place would be upwards of 3mill plus
Given his home area in London his property is worth millions...that's just the value
@Stan Z Agreed. If i was in the same position i would be doing the same. Infact i'm trying to get to that postion :D
Stan Z minimum 200-500k with 1-2 mil in corals
Finally, a wealthy person who is doing something cool with his money and willing to share and teach others. Hats off.
Many wealthy people do use their money for cool and fun ways. Ignorance towards rich people is your problem
@@Bibblesupremacy1992 Well, I am considerably wealthy myself, so, I am not sure it's me who is ignorant here, my dear boy.
@@M4T1J4P0 TF
@@M4T1J4P0 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣
@Jerry D. Metz just as tall, I bet.
That tank is gorgeous! !! But all that equipment gives me anxiety!
@@Chris27378 wow that was creepy af dude
@@Chris27378 Stfu kid, you look like you're 12...
@@Chris27378 what a prick !
@@Chris27378 hahaha that's funny
Tifu 😂😂😂
I've seen collectors who spends thousands on prized exotic pets, but this man spending so much of both his money AND time shows actual love and devotion, and his willingness to share that experience, not in a bragging perspective, but more towards a fish lover to another fish lover shows actual love for the hobby and his fish. Much respect to the guy for staying humble in that aspect, and much respect to you for dressing up for the occassion.
This isn't an Aquarium it's Art . Absolutely amazing. One of the best I've seen .
He gave him a nice complement on how he dressed to come visit David at his residence. That was very smart to do so. All the others i have seen to come see him are dressed like they are going to the gym and here they suited up. Very 👍! Shows respect. Something that alot of Americans i haven't seen do.
It's about how you got educated and how you are raised.
@@pieratesofcarribean Some people know they should, but don't bother.
Manners and etiquette. Lost on many people unfortunately. Not here obviously.
I understand the need to dress nicely when you have been invited to someone’s house and they didn’t have to do that at all but I don’t think it was necessary to spend a grand on a suit that he will probably wear maybe once a year if that. You can pretty much buy the same suit or that look at Macy’s for couple hundred dollars.
Clothes do not make the person. Like not at all. Enough with the classism. The hobby is an expensive indulgence as it is, not to mention a menace on the environment at times, without a dress code to see a tank. Manners are how you behave not how you dress.
Most people just build a tank in a house, but it’s like he built the mansion around the tanks!
Hyde Park Gardens is quite a bit older than the tank. He has to be ground floor..
He's a genius
It is so humbling to see a tank like that and just realize that it’s sad too that the ocean doesn’t get to look like that because we’re destroying it. That is how the ocean should look and it breaks my heart. I think there’s so much to learn from him and such a passion we should all have. Thank you for making this video
The ocean looks far, far better than this dude, have you ever seen the ocean? It's not doing well compared to the past but it's silly to say it doesn't look as good as this
@@david7384 I wish I could share photos of the ocean with you on here. The landmass of trash just floating around. I’m not blind to it because some people tell me it’s not a thing or it’s better then the past. Yes I’ve been to the ocean and I have seen in person what we are doing to it. Trash, over fishing, coral reefs bleaching. Just a small taste of what’s happening. And I’m talking about it as a collective whole
This tank doesnt hold a candle to the actual ocean. Pollution/reef desecration is a real thing that needs a remedy, but thats only part of the ocean.
China must be stopped
@@Orybailey the ocean is way better compared to this tank. It’s just how seawater filters the light to give a visual of browning. And the Great Barrier Reef has a much larger biodiversity then this.
You know he’s rich when you gotta wear a suit to look at his fish tank lol
No he's ENGLISH and they ARE always smart..no hoodies, beanies or trainer's that's just plain trashy!
fran mellor beanies and hoodies look fire tho
@@franmellor9843 spotted the guy whos never been to england
It’s called respect..
Invite me to Your home ok? Who cares? Here in the US there are churches everywhere what’s your point? Ridiculous to dislike it when a religion builds a new mosque, but if it was a new church you’d shut up. Grow up dipshit other religions besides Christianity exist you might as well get used to it because other religions especially Islam are growing at a rapid pace meanwhile Christianity has a record high amount of people converting and or becoming an atheist while having a crazy variety of Christian beliefs because it’s so controversial so no need to bitch. There was Judaism. Then Christianity came along and had a more refined and accurate holy book not to far off from the Torah, but definitely different and new beliefs that they then called the Bible. Then you have the Quran, which takes the foundation of Judaism and applies where necessary and is heavily related to Christianity only more advanced (common sense considering it’s only gee... the newest religion and the only holy book that’s never been changed because of how incredibly accurate it’s been to this day). Islam brought unity between Judaism and Christianity. No other religion has ever achieved that in history. Go cry yourself a river if you’re bothered that Muslims are living near you. If it makes you feel any better there’s going to be a LOT more mosques in London within the next 10-20 years (: . Plus if you even dare to bring up violence PLEASE feel free too because if you’re Christian lmfaooooooo you have the worst history period in every possible way relating to deaths and death counts. Not to mention you guys think Jesus is White with blonde hair and blue eyes. Sounds pretty Hitler to me who was also a Christian lol anyone with common sense knows Jesus was either black or middle eastern. Then to make yourselves feel better and mask the evil past of Christianity you guys try and make Islam look like it’s some violent religion when they’ve caused the least damage by a long shot while achieving the most goals and having evidence of Prophet Muhammad. Ooooo isis killing some people so let’s have the us drop a bomb and kill thousands of civilians then say we were looking for terrorists. Oh btw that’s done by Christians and the best part is one bomb has killed more civilians than all of isis. It even stated this in the Quran that you would try and make Islam seem evil because you’re having a hard time accepting the superior religion so you choose to instead of appreciate or have peace rather you’d prefer to feel hatred towards the entire religion and those who look the part. Funny how you called someone trash above when you’re mentality is nothing but absolutely trash. Your just upset they’re becoming more successful than you and surpassing you in life lmfao I bet you couldn’t even compare to my life and I’m 19. You’re probably a pathetic fuck who can’t even afford this fish tank idek why you’re watching it😂😂😂successful people aren’t racist only VERY few are and I know since gee I only grew up a millionaire with millionaires and some billionaires throughout my life (now I’m in college, but I have my business and properties). You probably don’t even do shit with your life, but wake up and be a leech to society and bitch around with your pessimistic pathetic ass. Go read the Quran then complain about there being too many mosques lol I’d love to see that. Bye bye now feel free to start an argument there’s no chance of you winning😂😂
I love that he complemented and appreciated the effort you put in to look good for the visit.
He seemed like a really nice man, would like to just have a conversation with him.
In terms of Aquarium every one becomes small kid 😋😋 no matter how rich that guy is
Yeah he seems like he's just not into pomp or pretensions, just down to earth and "normal"
Didn't he go to jail for tax evasion?
@@eddiebottoms1353 haha um I dont know...
@@nathanneff4723 (quote) "The owners of a tailors in Fulham who pocketed tax deducted from staff pay as part of a £425,000 tax fraud, have been jailed for a total of five years.
David Saxby and Gisele Dineur kept £426,095.62 that should have been paid in VAT, Corporation Tax, Income Tax and National Insurance Contributions to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)."
Ironically, it seems he was stealing the shirts of people's backs 😏
I wonder how much his electricity bill is
Maybe more than 15 dollars.
Marrson excellent guess, it could even be more than 20 dollars
Blayde Mckay I was thinking positively the same, maybe a little over 24 dollars.
Boba Break I'm pretty sure that's too much. I would guess 15 until 21 dollars, so Blayde Mckay could also be right. Except Saxby sometimes forgets to turn off the light in his tank, it could be even more than 21 dollars, maybe 23 dollars.
At least $4 at least
I’m not into fish at all but I so appreciate the love and dedication of others for their hobbies.
What a joy it must be when all things are working together and you just get to sit and look at it. It makes you realise how good creation is that the oceans of the world pretty much look after themselves without a cellars worth of filtration! 👍🏼
“First American I’ve seen dressed this nice” 🤣
Great. I just need a small loan of a million dollars to get started! 🤣
Dreamfyre95 you need a lot more then that😂
@@jackgyurunyan8095 🤣🤣
Not to mention getting that size tank into a residency home, in one of the most prime real estate neighbourhoods in the world. Mustve taken an army to even set it up, amazing home. Life goals.
Yeah, thats nowhere near enough lol. The house alone is probably closer to 15 million ++.
I live in zone 2 of London and my two bedroom apartment cost 1.3m.
It's a fricking incredible tank though, this is the best video ever posted of his tank.
Yep, don't have that kind of muhlah
1:13 Bruh, I thought someone was actually knocking on my window and I had to pause the video while having a mini heart attack
Same !!! I'm wearing headphones, god the biggest scare I had in a long time !!!
Hahaha same. I had to rewind to catch my breath
SAMEE OMG
Shit, now that I realised, I thought my brother was knocking the wall from the other room.
I clicked the time card to check it out and it still freaked me out. Bose headphones
Look how much it takes to imitate a small piece of god’s nurture and creation
"gods"
Same thing I was thinking, always gotta find a way to bring religion into it lmfao
@KPH. Does it matter that much to you?
George Soliman I agree 100%.
Demetrios Pappas just an opinion friend.
In nature, the foundation of living organisms is the environment. There is no animal life without the surroundings being able to support them. This is elemental. He understands that better than anyone I’ve ever met in the hobby. His display looks and feels completely natural. Thanks for posting this, thanks to him for so much forethought and execution. Now, will he allow me to come over and just watch?
They look like they’re ready to do a shady deal or something:
“Psst, you got the Fritz?”
“Yeah, nitrifying.”
“Is it legit?”
“Yeah. You got a license for this stuff?”
“No.”
“Were you followed?”
“Yeah.”
“Sounds good.”
So beautiful! You can tell he is so passionate about his fish.
Amazing reef tank! It always amazes me how much equipment needs to be used to re create what naturally happens in nature.
Damn that’s one niiiiiice tank! You know you’re a fish nerd when you’re more interested in the filtration system than the tank itself 😆
Me - “already have 3 freshwater tanks...I don’t need a saltwater tank...I don’t need it...I don’t NEED IT.. I NEED IT”
You need it
Do it you will never turn back. you will be broke for years but its a hell of a journey
Yea I had tons of fresh water tanks but I converted to salt water. I do not regret it. All the money I have spent was well worth it
Keep telling yourself that!!!
There is a saying I heard a decade ago that -
Before you know it, you have more fish tanks than friends.
1M!!! Woot woot! 🎉
one of my all time favourite reef tanks, also a reef tank i will never be able to afford sadly.
Try harder, man. I know you can do it.
His whole system is epic. You guys are so lucky to be able to see it live. Years ago I heard Mr. Saxby say we are not keeping fish and corals we are keeping water. When you are able to wrap your head around that and really apply it everything else will fall into place.
Having been to David’s home over 10 years ago and seeing he’s tank in person you don’t get to appreciate the size of the system, when I visited he had an employee who did all the tank maintenance and the sump room in the basement looked totally different ,where he says he has had that area 6 years this must be after the refit as it was there before but nothing like it is today, I remember when he’s first vodka nitrate prototype filter was installed onto a friends tank. He’s a wonderful man with much experience and spends a lot on he’s tank but he does own Deltec so gets this at cost price to he’s company.
Bro...This is one of the coolest video you made. Great job and thanks for sharing.
The only american that dresses so smart. Really nice!
Lin T wtf does that even mean.
@@redwings1236 it means that Americans dress badly
@@redwings1236 you shouldve watched the video before typing any comments. Its a simple joke but it looks like i cant expect you to understand
Lin T it’s not a joke if no one laughs
The amount of equipment he's been using for this tank is unbelievable!
40 years of dedication.
"What if" in an alternate reality he also had an TH-cam channel. what will be his subscriber count?Just think about it. It's fun.
It would have more subscribers than DIY - AND he wouldn't make it all about him
The love this man has for his fish and coral is so heart warming
I'll admit my initial expectation was that he wouldn't know a thing about maintaining a reef tank himself and might have had hired help for it, especially when he said he feeds 5 times a day, but then immediately dives into an excited explanation about the range of professional filtration he runs on the tank! Foolish of me to presume he wasn't a complete fish nerd like the rest of us 🤣He is just as passionate about phosphate removal as enjoying the tank 💜🐠
he's managing director of DD the aquarium solution one of the largest marine supply companies here in the uk he designed the whole plumbing system for his tank which is amazing he's an amazing guy
I remember this guy featured in an old BBC program called "Fish People" back in the 1980s. Look it up. I consider him one of the fore-fathers of saltwater reef keeping.
The 18th century wine glasses and Bellarmine caught my eye! The man is a serious glass and ceramics collector too.
Well spotted! Absolutely correct. 💙
@@jillyoung1282 😃 You obviously have the same taste. What is it about 18th C glass & ceramics eh? I’d love to be a custodian of a complete Bellarmine 😍
His aquarium and setup is absolutely astonishing, breathtaking
Some of the most beautiful and well maintained marine tanks I've ever seen. And that includes institutional Aquariums. Plus, his comments about the advances in marine fish keeping match my experience. 30 years ago, marine tanks were rare, and considered too difficult for the amateur. Now, there are exclusive marine fish and coral stores and businesses all over the country.
So many words describe that tank,it's a masterpiece.I love that white and yellow Tang.
WOW! That is Amazing! His tank is stunning and with lots of preparation to go with it!
Now I see a rich with a heart 💓💓💓
I'm totally stunned by the way he is managing is huge tank also the equipment and set up build by himself
May his fish and coral live long 💕
This is what is called inspiration
Wow!! Wow! Wow!! Stunning. What a sick sick sick set up!! I’m lost for word!! Thanks for that tour George and thank you Mr. Saxby!!
Well done on both sides. What a generous host, and a grateful invitee. The suit was a respectful show of intention as deserved, and the compliment was the noticed intention of respect in return.
Both sides played this private tour out extremely well and with great dignity & honor.
I was entertained at a high level to see 2 human beings on separate tax brackets completely enveloped in this common hobby.
Again, Well done gentlemen, bravo & 🍻 cheers!
This is my favorite channel I've been begging my parent to let me go to aquashella so i can meet you.. keep up the amazing work..Your the best
All of that electronic equipment and piping gives me anxiety just by looking at it
The equipment room does look very busy but its actually laid out in way that makes sense , the longer you spend in the sump room the more sense it all makes and any automation will have back ups in the main . David is a clever man and designed the whole system himself and knows it intimately.
TonyatDD I’m sure he knows how to handle it but if it were mine and there was a leak or one of the equipment pieces failed, I would have no idea where to look
Really nice to see people from all backgrounds doing their best to give the best quality life to our fish.
The filtration system is just out of this world makes the hobby so much easier. By the way u and Shawn looked very smart aa credit to u both
David Saxby has the best SPS home aquarium ever. The fact that he has designed everything himself makes his system 10x more unique. I've been a huge fan of him for a few years now, awesome to see you got to visit him!
Questions you should have asked:
How much power does it use?
What happens when the power goes out?
He showed us backup power too
He is marvelous. He would dare allow anyone to see all these precious things. Thanks for showing me the beauty.
That was incredible. When he says "his company" I assume he installs and maintains massive aquariums by trade?
Dear Gabriel, My name is Tony and i work for D-D The Aquarium Solution, David's company. Please see a link to our website for your interest. www.theaquariumsolution.com
Lll
He’s a good, intelligent man. I enjoyed watching his passion.
Since i got into the reefing hobby, i have noticed something.
before, my nightmares were about monster eating me and stuff.
now, it is about finding a leak in my tank.
The amount of knowledge and passion this guys has... incredible setup. Best I've ever seen
hes such a dapper man. I am glad he is in the forefront as a representative of reef keeping. one day i will have 1600 gallons. one day...
I remember this guy (David Saxby) in a BBC program called "Fish People" back in the late 80s. I'm very glad this guy is still ticking and still doing the hobby that he loves.
One of the beautifully hometanks I've ever seen 👌🏻this man has experience and has a great personality
The money spent on the clothing was well spent - simply for the gentleman's excellent compliment. The entire nation of America owes you for increasing our standing in the world!
Please tell him that we are grateful for him letting you in with a camera so you could share this with us.
Beyond words... completely stunning
That's insane. Wish I could meet him. Actually, scratch that, I want to be him. That tank is amazing, and the way that it's all laid out is so devoted and awesome.
He decorated it so perfect, natural, colourful. Amazing.
ONE OF "THE BEST" VIDEOS I'VE SEEN ON TH-cam ABOUT AQUARIUMS RECENTLY! IT'S ABSOLUTELY INTERESTING! KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB😘
Nice video. David was kind enough to show his tank and set up to my wife and I about 20 years ago, when we we living in England. I think we 'met' through a shared interest in marine aquaria and yahoo groups at that time. The tank looks much as we remembered it so its a testament to Davids dedication and enthusiasm that its maintained so well. We since migrated to NZ, and with the earthquake issue here, and impossibility of getting 'live rock' here due to NZ Biosecurity concerns, in the end we decided not to set up a tank. I miss my aquarium though, so it was lovely to see this again. Thanks for sharing. I do seem to recall, David also had a stream running through his hallway that you stepped across in places. Very impressive. A delightful gentleman to meet.
It’s not just his tank that I’m amazed about, look at his house interior 😯
Marry that man britney !!
That's a true reefer when u know what every single switch or component does... Amazing set up 👌🏾
wow that was freaking insane. so interesting and one of the finest reef tanks in the world. Especially to have all of that in central london, wow.
This man reminds me of my great uncle. They live opposite lifestyles, as my uncle owns a ranch and raises cattle, but he's English and is always willing to teach us about the workings of what he does.
He was then kept in the dungeon where he lived a life of eternal servitude
Weirdo
@@BenDover-mi7sx it's true tho, I couldn't even leave for more than 2 days in the last 7 years without feeling anxious about my reef tank.
Only true reefer know this comment.
Best video in the internet! Congrats from Mexico, bro. Love your videos.
“First American that dresses that smart “ lol
Americans usually dress pretty dumb tbh
there is dress code?
His suite looks like something an old person would wear.
First Britain that had good teeth.... no he’s teeth were yellow
Lol HE AINT AMERICAN WEAK COUNTRY!!!
It was awesome being able to see the whole set-up. Thanks for the tour.
Stunning, love his passion for the hobby! Seems like a wonderful man!
David saxby is an aquarium legend- he’s who we all
Should aspire to be. Absolutely brilliant mechanical setup
All those tubes and wires are sooo complicated, there’s so much to know
That gentleman loves this hobby. Clearly, he does more work on it than anyone would realize. This is more than a furnishing to him
That freaking knock scared the crap out of me.
Thank you. That was a beautiful display and such a beautiful person for showing you his passion, his pride and joy of a lifetime of devotion to this hobby. I have been into tanks since I was 8, had a similar design for a tank in the first house I bought so one end would of been up against the wall. Currently have a 75 gallon wet/dry set up with a 20 gallons sump with a mixed variety of cichlids.
Amazing to see David doing his thing, if I won lotto you would find me tinkering away on a wonderful tank like this. Not that he won lotto, he’s a smart businessman too.
Mr.Saxby was quite pleasant and, although he has probably given 'the tour' hundreds of times, obviously enjoyed it. In the beginning he was clearly studying our guide (for degree of knowledge? sincerity? disdain for wealth?) and apparently found him worthy because he became warmer, enthusiastic and more informative. A fun romp.
I doubt he was fooled in the least by the bodyguard routine.
Just to believe that our oceans corals are fading away we as people in this hobby are sort of keeping it alive. Its crazy❗️
Nightmare Strawberry Chic I understand your opinion and i agree. In a matter a fact I believe there should be a law saying we cant do that;but i also know through documentaries like the great reef by discovery,our major reefs are going through a faze called coral bleaching that is which caused by many factors like temperature and pollution. I believe we should limit human activity with our ocean and stick to captive breeding fish rather then aqua culturing them.
Nightmare Strawberry Chic, The 'harm' that we do in this hobby is so little. Absolutely the most harm is done by fishing and climate change. And you can always look at bred fish and corals of other aquarium keepers that have frags. Also many corals are grown in facilities now instead of the ocean. Best thing you can do to save coral reefs and the fish is to stop eating fish and other seafood👍🏻🌱
@Nightmare Strawberry Chic don't you know u can grow coral on your own? A lot of people that provide coral for your aquarium grow their own coral. You should look it up
It doesn't how much money someone does or doesn't have, the aquarium hobby is a passion we all share equally. The delight in watching and tending to our indoor reefs, weather it's $500 or $5,000.000 can't be matched. You can have a basic nano reef in Compton, CA or a 5000g tank in Winchester, UK. the hobbyist all have the the same common passion. That's awesome and this hobby pulls people and our environment together.
One reason to motivated me to be rich af... is to have tank like this at home....
It's great to see an update on this tank. I've watched videos of this tank throughout the years and it's always different each time I see it. Awesome video as always, George!
Passion. This guy’s got it in heaps!
Hi What an incredible aquarium, So glade you dressed for the occasion and represented the USA so well, great job, thanks, Bill
“Going smoothly in here” LOST IT... was hoping the body guard would end the video!
Great job man- like the vodka idea
What an honor to meet, see and touch! Thank you for sharing your experience with us.
Nobody gonna talk about how big his apartment unit is?!
10:48 19 Hyde Park Gardens
FANTASTIC!!! Great work guys. Much respect
Return those suits after the video is over. Spend that dough on coral!!!
One of the most famous private reef tanks in the world. It would be a dream to be able to see it in person. You have made it big time George. Amazing and thank you for sharing!
i hope this is me when im older. I started fresh water at 8, and graduated to salt at 27.
Respect for that big man! he shows hes inside information how to hold a healthy aquarium in a appartement complex! great video and beautiful hidden filterroom! :D Thumbsup!
3:27 I bet the small tv is jealous the owner spends more time in front of the aquarium.
I loved the super big reef tank. Thanks for sharing George 👍
I love you so much for fish you're so pretty
Wow, David should be a voiceover actor. His voice is so soothing!
DAMN! I WANT HIM TO BE MY GRANDPA!
Nice tour. It's cool that you guys got suited up. It makes it more fun.