DrawAFishDraw a Fish!
Draw it facing leftDraw a Fish, Watch It Swim
Draw a fish and watch it swim in a shared aquarium with everyone else's. Name it, feed it to grow it bigger, and climb the leaderboard. A free, playful online drawing game.
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Issue No. 2: "星光粼粼" Lights Up the Reef
An anonymous artist dropped "星光粼粼" into the current and swam away — the community couldn't stop looking. Plus a 1,010-gram heavyweight and 1,018 fresh fish. What else surfaced this week?
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Learn to draw a fish
New here? Our step-by-step guide walks you through 7 simple fish before you start.
Open the drawing guide →How it works
Draw a fish
Use the brushes and colors to sketch any fish you like — no account needed.
It gets named & rated
Your drawing gets a name, a quality rating, and a starting weight in seconds.
Feed it, climb the ranks
It joins the global tank. Anyone can feed it — the heavier it grows, the higher it ranks.
Why it's fun
Real-time fish detector
An on-device detector tells you how fish-like your drawing is as you draw.
Auto naming & rating
Every fish gets a one-of-a-kind name, species guess, and quality rating.
Feed to grow
Fish gain weight when fed and visibly grow bigger in the tank.
Global leaderboards
Heaviest fish and a hall-of-fame for the best fish artists.
Shareable cards
Every fish has its own page and a beautiful card to share anywhere.
Real drawing tools
Pen, marker, spray, eraser, custom colors and adjustable brush size.
Tips for a great fish
Start with the body
An oval body + a triangle tail reads as a fish instantly.
Add an eye & fins
A dot for the eye and a couple of fins boost your rating a lot.
Face it left
Fish must face left so they swim correctly in the tank.
Use color & patterns
Stripes, spots and bright colors make your fish stand out.
Level up your aquatic rank
Earn XP through steady creation and real community activity.
Publish approved fish
Your first three approved fish each day earn XP, with a bonus for the first.
Rate other artists
Thoughtful first-time ratings earn daily activity XP.
Feed the community
Effective feeds on other artists' fish add XP, up to the daily limit.
Reach milestones
Highly rated fish and unique feeders unlock larger XP rewards.
Frequently asked questions
How do I draw a fish?+
Pick a tool and color, draw on the canvas, then hit Make it Swim. It gets named and rated, then joins the global tank.
Is DrawAFish free?+
Yes. Drawing is completely free and needs no account. Log in only to claim your fish and track its growth.
How does a fish grow?+
Anyone can feed any fish. Each feed adds weight, and heavier fish appear bigger in the tank and climb the leaderboard.
What makes a good fish?+
A clear fish shape with an eye, fins and color. Clearer, more creative fish earn a higher starting weight.
Can I draw on my phone?+
Yes — the canvas works with touch. Draw with your finger, then feed and watch your fish on the go.
What is the rating?+
A 0–100 quality rating of your drawing that sets your fish's starting weight. Better, fishier drawings start heavier.
How do levels work?+
Logged-in artists earn XP by publishing fish and joining community activity. More XP unlocks higher aquatic levels and badges.