Sim Aquarium User Reviews
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"Excellent Simulation!"
Version: Sim Aquarium 3.4.B42
Pros
Realistic fish behaviour and colorings.
Realistic water and lights. Feels like water could come pouring out of your monitor at any time!
Depth of the aquarium is greater than other simulations. You can also view the aquarium from above.
The sound of the bubbling water, waves and ripples are very relaxing.
It's free. Yep. When you buy the coral reef for $14.95 there's a rebate for $15. That means they actually give you 5 cents for buying it!Cons
Two or more fish of the same species look exactly the same - unrealistic.
You can tap the screen to rouse fish if you have a touch screen monitor but it also brings up the menu.
The lights are probably too bright. Need to be subdued more or give the option for night viewing. Dusk and early morning options would also be sweet.
Fish shadows do exist but they can barely be seen. The fish has to be very close to the substrate and still it's barely visible.
Wish they had a fiddler crab, tiger shrimp or rock lobster.Summary
Worth every penny especially since it's free (with the current rebate). It's the most richly-detailed virtual aquarium on the market. Hopefully, in the next iterations, the species will have variations like they do with some of the fishes in Dream Aquarium.
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"Motions Not As Realistic As They Could Be"
Version: Sim Aquarium 3.4.B40
Pros
The graphics are good. Things look realistic.
Cons
As the title says, the motions are obvious "giveaways" that detract from the realism of the program.
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"Free but ads pop up all the time"
Version: Sim Aquarium 3.3.B33
Pros
Beautiful screensaver
Cons
After a minute, ads pop up to buy more fish so I don't get to enjoy the screensaver.
Summary
I liked it but uninstalled it because there was no point if I couldn't enjoy it. I tried the settings but there was no way to disable the ad unless you bought it.
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"Mesmerising"
Version: Sim Aquarium 3.1.B29
Pros
This was so easy to install,my OS is windows xp, no problems. The kids are amazed by the different fish.
Cons
Would have a different music backgrounds to choose from.
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"The Best Aquarium Available"
Version: Sim Aquarium 3.1.B29
Pros
This is a MUST HAVE if you want the most realistic aquarium available!!! The graphics are the best I've ever seen!!. Everyone that see's this on my PC ask's where they can get it. Great Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cons
Everything is excellent!!!
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"Get it -- You Will LOVE it !!!!!!!!!"
Version: Sim Aquarium 3.1.B29
Pros
How unusual! This program really does live up to the ratings. The visual effect on my flat screen monitor is just short of sensational. This is AAA++++
Cons
How about more kinds of fish like seahorses, or octopus, or squid?? Maybe Eels also?
Summary
Outstanding!!!!
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"most beautiful fish tank I've ever owned"
Version: Sim Aquarium 3.1.B29
Pros
this is truly the most beautiful and realistic looking fish tank screen saver I've ever seen.
Cons
none so far
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"Very good for fish"
Version: Sim Aquarium 3.1.B29
Pros
Well, it's only fish so I can't get too excited, but it is the best aquarium I've seen yet!
Cons
You have to pay for it to get all the bells and whistles.
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"Whoa this is a suprise!!"
Version: Sim Aquarium 3.1.B29
Pros
I love this screen saver! i didnt know what to expect when it was downloading,but its just soo cool! you can watch it for HOURS and not get bored! i am definatly considering paying for it (if its not too expensive!) :)
Cons
Maybe more fish to choose from and some sea urchins?
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"Realistic screensaver"
Version: Sim Aquarium 3.1.B29
Pros
This is a very realistic screensaver and I would recommend it to anyone!!!
Cons
Not even a single one!
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