# Battery-Powered Aquatic Pets The Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl is Ideal for Inattentive Pet Lovers By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electronic-goldfish References: [technabob](http://technabob.com/blog/2012/01/23/electronic-goldfish-in-a-bowl/) & [thinkgeek](http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/cubegoodies/eb56/) Inattentive people who dream of [owning pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enor-e1) are going to flip for the Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl. This cheeky [e-pet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweekar) is exactly what its name suggests: a goldfish that runs off of batteries and doesn't have to be fed regularly. The Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl runs off of three AA batteries and lives in a funky bowl that you can actually fill with water. The bowl is equipped with a color changing LED light that sets the mood for your [battery powered fishies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-1) endless swim. Having a pet that you don't have to feed or give attention to is awesome, and Think Geek's electronic fish is a lot more alive than any other fish I've ever seen. The Electronic Goldfish in a Bowl sells for $20 and is available now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Battery-powered Aquatic Pets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced battery technology to power lifelike robotic pets. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronic Toys:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new electronic toys that mimic the behavior of real pets through advanced technology. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design interactive and low-maintenance home decor items, such as battery-powered aquariums, that provide entertainment without requiring feeding or attention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pump-Free Pet Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elfin-fountain.md) - [Tech-Driven Pet Care Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-pet-feeder.md) - [Digital Floating Pet Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bitzee.md) - [Self-Monitoring Pet Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-full-pet-water-bowl.md) - [Smart Pet-Focused Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enabot.md) - [Water-Purifying Pet Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockstream-water-fountain.md) - [Modern Pet Water Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-pet-water-fountain.md) - [Eggshell-Made Digital Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/original-tamagotchi-celebration-egg.md) - [AI Aquarium Water Changers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquarium-water-changer.md)