# Life-Threatening Fish Tanks Poor Little Fish Drains Water in the Bowl Based Upon Your Usage By Michael Hines | Published 2010-09-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poor-little-fish References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/poor-little-fish-basin-your-fish-will-die-if-you-waste-water/) ‘Poor Little Fish’ from Yan Lu may be one of the best ways to get people to [use less water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alu) that I have ever seen. This design simultaneously drains water from a fishbowl as you use it to [wash your hands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-bergvattnet). The more water you use, the worse the fish's chance for survival becomes. There are two separate pipes separating the [fishes water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-1) from the tap water. Risking a fish's life to help you cut down on your water use may be a bit drastic, but you can’t argue the fact that ‘Poor Little Fish’ gets its point across loud and clear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water Conservation:** Using innovative designs like 'Poor Little Fish' can encourage individuals to reduce water usage. - **Interactive Design:** Designs that make everyday activities interactive, like draining water from a fishbowl, can captivate users and promote engagement. - **Awareness Campaigns:** 'Poor Little Fish' showcases the power of awareness campaigns in communicating important messages and promoting behavior change. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Incorporating interactive, thought-provoking designs like 'Poor Little Fish' in home decor products can attract environmentally-conscious consumers. - **Water Utilities:** Water utility companies can leverage interactive designs and awareness campaigns to encourage customers to conserve water and reduce wastage. - **Product Design:** Product designers can explore innovative and disruptive approaches like 'Poor Little Fish' to tackle environmental challenges and foster sustainable behaviors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI Aquarium Water Changers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquarium-water-changer.md) - [Live-Streaming Fish Doorbells](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/visdeurbel.md) - [Closed-Loop Bathing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upfall-shower.md) - [Shifting Hydration Cup Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilting-water-cup.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Self-Monitoring Pet Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/always-full-pet-water-bowl.md) - [Eco-Friendly Cat Water Fountains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qinliy-cat-water-fountain.md) - [Pressure-Sensitive Shower Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-shower-concept.md) - [Fishing Gear Cleaning Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tackle-washing-and-storage-device.md)