Roku is set to remove its Aquatic Life “fish tank” screensaver in December, replacing it for affected users with the Roku City screensaver. The change follows Roku’s sale to Fox, making the screensaver’s disappearance a small but noticeable effect of the ownership transition.
Across outlets, the central context is licensing. The Aquatic Life animation—also referred to as the Marine Aquarium—has been available for about a decade for Roku OS users. Reporting describes it as being licensed from its creator, Jim Sachs, via his companies, with the agreement set to be up for renewal and cancellable by either party. One outlet highlights that the license is not renewed after the Fox purchase announcement, while also noting that Roku City will appear automatically on devices.
Some coverage emphasizes user impact—particularly that Aquatic Life has long been viewed as a relaxing, ad-free option—while other details focus on the licensing arrangement and its renewal timeline.
