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Some want a fish small enough to hide under a watch strap. Others want one you can spot from across the room. Our temporary fish tattoos cover both ends, printed in a single ink that develops in the top layers of your skin and settles into blue-black. Up close? Real ink.
What swims in here
- Goldfish with veil fins, set in a long band of waves and bubbles that suits the forearm.
- A grumpy cartoon fish sharing the frame with a lovestruck octopus. More eight-armed designs live in octopus tattoos.
- Koi, the biggest family here, from compact pairs to large pieces. They have a page of their own.
Size, spot and wear
A small fish tattoo works on the wrist, the ankle or along the collarbone, while the wider pieces, like the goldfish band, need flatter ground such as the forearm, the calf or the upper arm. Hands and feet? Possible. They just fade sooner, washed and rubbed all day. On calmer areas, fish tattoos hold for one to two weeks.
Application takes two minutes at most. Right after, the design looks pale, almost see-through, and that's normal: the color builds over 24 to 36 hours. Keep it dry for the first 8 hours. Then it's waterproof, although long showers, sweat and friction wear it down faster.
Fish with more bite are in shark tattoos. For everything else under the surface, head to ocean tattoos, or browse every creature in animal tattoos.
Can't find a betta, a tropical fish or a single fine-line swimmer? Ask for a custom tattoo: we draw your fish from your idea, and the artwork is approved before printing. Minimum 3 copies, made in 3 to 4 weeks.
Fish tattoo questions
What does a fish tattoo symbolize?
It depends on who wears it. People often see abundance or freedom in a fish, or the idea of going with the current, or against it. Koi come with their own stories, told on the koi page.
What are some easy fish tattoos I can get?
Small and simple is the easiest to wear: a compact design on the wrist, the ankle or behind the ear. A single fish in one clean outline can be drawn for you as a custom design.
What are some cool fish to get tattooed?
Koi are the classic, with arched scales and long fins. A goldfish with veil fins looks elegant, a cartoon fish adds humor, and a shark brings the teeth. Anything else, from a betta to an anglerfish, can be made as a custom design.
