3. Koi Fish Pisces Tattoos

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Koi fish are considered to be the most common visual representation for a Pisces tattoo. The American traditional and neo-traditional style lends itself well to the depiction of kois but feel free to experiment with your artist! The scales of a koi fish also bring to mind geometric patterns so consider mixing in different patterns to make your kois especially elaborate.

Enlarge your koi Pisces tattoo into a large intricate sleeve or torso piece. Or condense the two koi into a smaller piece for your thigh or wrist. Koi fish are also seen as representative of courage, so you’ll have the added bonus of layered meaning to an already creative piece.   

4. Spooky Pisces Tattoos 

A Pisces tattoo doesn’t have to represent calm waters. Embrace wicked waters with a spooky Pisces tattoo. Scour the bottom of the ocean for the creepiest fish of them all. Or go for a ghostly vibe with fish skeletons. Pisces are known to have a dark streak just as the ocean can be terribly temperamental, so don’t be afraid to add a bit of mystery to your spooky Pisces tattoo. 

5. Negative Space Pisces Tattoos 

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Use negative space to bring out the dimensionality of your Pisces tattoo. Incorporate smaller fishes into a larger fish like an Escher piece. Bring out the zodiac glyph amidst black filler.

There are a lot of unique ways to incorporate negative space into your tattoo so be sure to talk to your artist about any ideas you might have! Negative space is also great to consider if you’re looking for a more minimalist Pisces tattoo, with sparse linework used to bring out the two fish.