# Marine Aquarium 2.6 > Realistic 3D marine aquarium simulation with customizable fish and lighting. (iPhone/iPad app by Prolific Publishing, Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-aquarium-26/id364867315 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Prolific Publishing, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364855555) - Category: Entertainment - Price: $1.99 - Rating: 3.80/5 from 190 App Store ratings · 211 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 23 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-04-01 - Data updated: 2026-09-03 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-aquarium-26/id364867315/reviews.md ## What is Marine Aquarium 2.6? The world's leading marine aquarium simulation is now available for the iPad and iPhone! This is genuine 3D, not a canned animation. Choose your favorite fish from 28 different species, and enjoy as they explore the tank. Adjust the foreground and background lighting, or set the lights to change automatically. Zoom and pan the screen with fingertip control. ## Key features - Realistic 3D aquarium simulation - 28 different fish species - Adjustable foreground and background lighting - Automatic light changing options - Zoom and pan screen control ## What do users think of Marine Aquarium 2.6? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎨 Highly realistic and beautiful fish graphics - 😌 Relaxing and peaceful viewing experience - 🐠 Natural fish movement and behavior - ⚙️ Customizable settings (brightness, bubble volume, lighting) - 💾 Consistent quality across PC/Mac/iOS versions - 🎯 No feeding or interaction required - pure relaxation - ✨ Excellent visual detail and lighting effects **Cons** - 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions - 📱 Screen resolution not optimized for modern devices - 🖼️ Limited customization options - ⚠️ App appears outdated compared to desktop versions - 🔧 Lack of developer updates and support - 🎮 No interactive features or gameplay elements - 🌅 Blurry graphics on high-resolution displays - 🔊 Bubble sound effects described as annoying **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on iPad Pro - Fish swim through solid objects (shells, rocks) - Background color selection not working - Bubble volume control glitches - Black bars on sides of screen (not full screen) - Graphics appear over-sharpened and shimmer - Night mode too dark to be useful - Developer verification warnings on newer Macs - Incompatible with iOS 11 and later - Foreground and background lighting options removed **Most requested features** - iPhone 5+ and full screen support - iOS 11+ compatibility update - Multiple background options - Fish feeding functionality - Ability to select specific fish species - AirPlay/Apple TV support - Clock and calendar widgets - More fish variety (eels, monkfish, additional species) - Interactive features (tapping glass, fish scatter) - Coral animation and movement - Sleep timer functionality - Variable fish sizing - Portrait mode support - Lock screen integration - Background music option - Fish information/educational content ## Recent user reviews (10 of 211) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marine-aquarium-26/id364867315/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Nic ciekawego *2025-06-17, version 3.1.1* Kupiłem i żałuję, myślałem że jest to tapeta a okazało się to zwykłym szajsem ### 5/5 — Vite une application Apple TV *2025-02-06, version 3.1.1* Certainement le plus beau depuis plus de 20 ans !! Vite faites nous une application pour Apple TV !! ### 5/5 — Most Realistic Digital Aquarium Money Can Buy *2025-02-01, version 3.1.1* First and foremost, this is a screensaver. Originally created for PCs by artist Jim Sachs sometime in the 90’s, there were other aquariums but none that truly looked, well, real. I own every version of this which he’s made available and it never disappoints. Do you actually need a screensaver in the modern world? Probably not. Do you want to turn a display into an aquarium? I think that’s the appropriate question to ask yourself. I don’t always, but when I do, this is it. ### 5/5 — Well worth it *2025-01-24, version 3.1.1* Love to run this on my iPad Pro. Looks great! ### 1/5 — Elgallego74$ *2025-01-23, version 3.1.1* Nunca supe cómo usar esto en el móvil ### 5/5 — La mejor aplicación de acuario *2024-07-01, version 3.1.1* Para relajarte y disfrutar de la aplicación de escritorio ahora en el iPad. Gráficos muy cuidados con mucha variedad de peces para elegir. ### 1/5 — Poor imitation of Version 3.2 and its Windows PC Version *2024-03-14, version 3.1.1* It doesn’t function as a screen saver at all, and the picture does not fill the screen entirely plus there are virtually no ancillary control adjustments. Version 3.2 (which apparentlu is NOT available in the Apple Store) has run perfectly well on my iMac 27” for years as a real screen saver. Unfortunately I see that if one attempts to load it on the latest iMac 24”, it is loaded into the screensaver control space, but sadly it will not run and the iMac warns you that it’s because “the developer can’t be verified” suggesting it’s possibly malware. ### 5/5 — Love It *2022-07-06, version 3.1.1* Been using this on my iPad and MacBook for many many years and still love it. My iPadOS is running 15.5 and my MacBook Air is running Monterey and it works with no problems. Thank you. ### 1/5 — Hurry up and avoid *2022-06-06, version 3.1.1* I’m a firm believer that an app should get better with time, this one misses that mark! I have an old iPod touch 2nd generation (if memory serves correctly) and I purchased version 2.6.2 for it. The screens on iPods and iPhones have increased in dpi by leaps and bounds since then. That being said why does this most current version appear blurry? The high def aspects aside I noticed that some of the fish are not interacting with tank pieces as if they were solid. One fish in particular is able to swim through the shell!! That doesn’t happen in the old version. Now, in this offering I noticed that the foreground and background lights have been removed and you get day or night. The previous version the fish were better viewed with a slightly darker background. There’s no rock wall, no crumpled foil just a blurry light blue boring to look at wall. Now let’s talk some more about glitches. While trying to lower the bubble column volume it went out all together. It wasn’t until I closed the app and restarted that it came back on. Also the night version is a miserably darkened screen that if you left it on at night would barely shed any light in the room and fish appear mostly in shadow. This app needs to return to some previous options, repair glitches and get on board with the 4k resolution we’ve all grown to love. Until then the $2 charge for the app is a waste of money. I’m deleting it from my phone and will continue to use the sharper resolution version with the functionality and glitch free performance I love. C’mon guys…… get with the program and stop ripping people off with this bastardized version. That’s my 2 cents. ### 5/5 — Glad it’s back *2022-03-20, version 3.1.1* Back IOS. People would pay for new fish and backgrounds. Always slogo on the development of this one. It still holds up after years and years. ## Frequently asked questions about Marine Aquarium 2.6 ### What is this app about? This app provides a realistic 3D simulation of a marine aquarium. You can populate your virtual tank with various fish and customize the environment, including lighting. ### What are the key features of this aquarium simulation? Key features include genuine 3D graphics, a selection of 28 different fish species, adjustable foreground and background lighting, automatic light changes, and intuitive fingertip control for zooming and panning the screen. ### How much does this app cost? Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app and does not appear to have in-app purchases or ads. ### What devices is this app compatible with? This application is available for both iPad and iPhone devices, offering a realistic 3D marine aquarium experience on Apple's mobile platforms. ### What are some common uses for this app? This app is ideal for users looking for a relaxing and visually appealing way to enjoy marine life without the responsibilities of a real aquarium. It can serve as a calming screensaver or a source of entertainment. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1.1 — 2021-05-04 Now on iOS, Marine Aquarium has the incredible 3D high-definition wide tank, with up to 30 fish simultaneously. The moray eel lives in the rock cave and six invertebrates enliven the reef. ### 3.3 — 2021-03-05 64 bit support, Marine Aquarium 3 features including the ultra wide tank with cave and moray eel. ### 2.6.2 — 2010-12-19 2.6.1 • Allows you to control when your device sleeps while the aquarium is running • Fish given a rating of zero stars will not be displayed, if possible • Added Japanese localization 2.6.2 • Updated to support iOS 4 and higher resolution Retina display (iPhone 4) • Added German localization ### 2.6.1 — 2010-06-23 • Allows you to control when your device sleeps while the aquarium is running • Fish given a rating of zero stars will not be displayed, if possible • Added Japanese localization ### 2.6 — 2010-04-01 No release notes. ## Apps similar to Marine Aquarium 2.6 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Reef Aquarium 2D/3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reef-aquarium-2d3d/id740403013) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Entertainment | | [Fart Sounds](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fart-sounds/id335303008) | 3.5 (4) | $1.99 | Entertainment | | [Aquarium Live HD+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aquarium-live-hd-plus/id449514875) | 4.7 (839) | $3.99 | Entertainment | | [Cosmic Top](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosmic-top/id401450971) | 4.6 (277) | $1.99 | Entertainment | | [Plezy: Media Server Client](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plezy-media-server-client/id6754315964) | 4.5 (95) | $5.99 | Entertainment | | [Colored Pencil](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/colored-pencil/id377598773) | 4.3 (10) | $1.99 | Entertainment | ## More apps by Prolific Publishing, Inc. - [Goldfish Aquarium](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goldfish-aquarium/id530981362) - [Tiny Gnomes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-gnomes/id6449750995) All apps by Prolific Publishing, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/364855555 ## Related topics [camden aquarium](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/camden-aquarium) · [aquarium design](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/aquarium-design) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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