Inspiration
Inspired by the beauty of underwater worlds and the idea of turning everyday hydration into a fun, rewarding game. We wanted to make drinking water feel less like a chore and more like an enjoyable daily habit.
What it does
Traquarium is a gamified hydration tracking app where users take care of their own virtual aquarium by drinking water. Every time users log their water intake, they make progress toward their daily hydration goal, earn coins, and help their virtual fish thrive. Users can also customize their aquariums with decorations and track their hydration progress.
How we built it
We built Traquarium using Expo, React Native, and JavaScript. We used Claude Code to help develop the app and create its features, including water tracking, progress monitoring, rewards, and aquarium customization.
Challenges we ran into
One of our biggest challenges was setting up Expo and getting the app running on different devices. We also faced difficulties with QR code access, Expo Go accounts, and connecting our development environment. Another challenge was bringing together the hydration tracking and aquarium gamification into one experience.
Accomplishments that we’re proud of
We’re proud of turning a simple everyday activity into an interactive experience. We created a working app concept that combines hydration tracking with virtual aquarium care, rewards, and customization. We’re especially proud of bringing our idea to life as a team.
What we learned
We learned how to work with Expo and React Native, use AI coding tools, troubleshoot development issues, and turn an idea into a functional mobile application. We also learned the importance of teamwork, problem-solving, and adapting when things don’t go as planned.
What’s next for Traquarium
We hope to add more fish species, aquarium themes, decorations, personalized hydration goals, reminders, improved statistics, and social features. Our goal is to make staying hydrated fun, consistent, and rewarding.
