From the publisher’s rulebook

Who goes first in Aquarium?

Sandtimer English rules

The player who can hold their breath the longest starts.

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Rule details

Turns then proceed clockwise.

If there’s a tie

The cited starting-player instruction does not specify a tie-break. We don’t infer one.

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