+5  A: 

For that, I highly recommend using OpenGL ES.

Despite the "simplicity" of the problem you addressed in this SO question, I recommended OpenGL ES then as well. So, you can imagine why I'm advising it again.

Check this SO question for the water effect with OpenGL.

Kriem  2009-05-29 19:36:24

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