Item: Aquarium Tycoon
Rating: 82
Author: Dinsun

Our Expert Score

82/100

Aquarium Tycoon is a surprisingly deep management sim that captures the peaceful yet complex world of fish-keeping. It’s not just about looking at pretty fish; you have to balance water quality, feed schedules, and aesthetic appeal to attract customers. The progression from a single small tank to a massive multi-room facility is genuinely rewarding.

The graphics are the highlight here—the water effects and fish animations are incredibly relaxing. It’s an 'idle' tycoon at its heart, meaning you can set things up and check back later to collect profits, but there’s enough active management in decorating and breeding rare species to keep you engaged for long periods. It’s the perfect 'zen' tycoon game for animal lovers.

Dinsun reviewed on: Thu Feb 26 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

1492903299

$1.99 4+★4.8 26 reviews

Author : Sol Choi

Pubish Date : Sun Dec 29 2019

Last Update Date : Fri Feb 21 2020

Support Languages : English

Genres :

Version 1.0.9Fri Feb 21 2020

- bug fixed
- game optimization
You have no money and no resources. Can you still manage to work your way up to become the CEO of the world's greatest aquarium?
- Displayed fresh out of the lake? What an exciting aquarium!
- Focusing solely on the aquarium isn't enough! Let's take care of the commercial area nearby to bring in more visitors!
- From part-timers to aqua-specialists! THIS AQUARIUM CREATES JOBS!
- Strict time management is the key! Play strategically to build the ultimate aquarium!
Work hard to become the next unicorn company in the city!
Build your very own aquarium and create your story in this adorable 8-bit world!
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
You have no money and no resources. Can you still manage to work your way up to become the CEO of the world's greatest aquarium?
- Displayed fresh out of the lake? What an exciting aquarium!
- Focusing solely on the aquarium isn't enough! Let's take care of the commercial area nearby to bring in more visitors!
- From part-timers to aqua-specialists! THIS AQUARIUM CREATES JOBS!
- Strict time management is the key! Play strategically to build the ultimate aquarium!
Work hard to become the next unicorn company in the city!
Build your very own aquarium and create your story in this adorable 8-bit world!

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5 with 26 Counts

★★★★★

Age Rating 4+

In Aquarium Tycoon, you take the reins of a fledgling aquatic center. Design your tanks with exotic corals, hire staff to keep the facility clean, and discover hundreds of unique fish species. Balance your budget and invest in new technologies to keep your aquatic inhabitants happy and your customers coming back for more.

Features

In-depth aquarium management mechanics

Hundreds of realistic fish and coral species

Stunningly relaxing underwater visuals

Rewarding idle-progression system

Tips

Scaling Your Business

Don't spend all your gold on expensive fish early. Invest in high-capacity filters and larger tanks first. This allows you to host more fish simultaneously, which exponentially increases your passive income per hour.

Gameplays

Fish Breeding

Unlock the breeding tank once you have two fish of the same species. Rare color variants can be sold to collectors for a massive profit or displayed to boost your aquarium's prestige rating.