One of Roku's most popular screensavers is about to make its last splash. Here’s how to switch before Dec. 1.

Over the last several days, users with the Aquatic Life aquarium screensaver set as the default have noticed a message appearing when the screensaver opens. “Starting Dec. 1, 2026,” the message reads, “the Aquatic Life screensaver will no longer be available, and your screensaver will switch to Roku City.”

The screensaver, which displays a digital aquarium with tropical fish swimming back and forth, was available as a downloadable theme pack and was a popular pick for many years. 

Users on Reddit quickly lamented the loss in many posts, with dozens noting that the aquarium was part of their daily routine. Roku responded to one post, saying, “That makes sense, and we hear you. Aquatic Life has a lot of loyal fans, and we’re passing your feedback along to the team.” The post noted that when “the fish swim off,” Roku devices with Aquatic Life will switch to Roku City.

You can browse to Settings > Theme > Screensaver to find another theme.

Several online reports indicate that the removal is a licensing issue and that the creator of the screensaver posted on Reddit that he removed the license after Roku’s sale to Fox. That thread has now been deleted, so the comment is unavailable. Roku hasn’t issued any statement of its own about why, but I have reached out to ask. I’ve also reached out directly to the screensaver’s creator.

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