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project 08 / 09
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.
// 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