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Asciiquarium - Python Edition

An aquarium/sea animation in ASCII art for your terminal! This is a Python reimplementation of the classic Perl asciiquarium, featuring multiple fish species, sharks, whales, ships, and sea monsters with smooth 30 FPS animation.

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// key features

  • 7 different fish species with unique animations
  • Sharks that hunt small fish with collision detection
  • Whales with animated water spout effects
  • Ships, sea monsters, and environmental decorations
  • Smooth 30 FPS animation with Z-depth layering
  • Full color support with detailed ASCII art
  • Interactive controls (pause, redraw, info overlay)
  • Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS)

// discussion

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