AL’s Squids & Nautiluses Resource Pack FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
How do I get a giant glow squid?
Giant glow squids (Eponymous Squid) spawn naturally with a 1 in 100 chance when glow squids appear, or you can rename any glow squid using a name tag with either "Eponymous Squid" or "Nanaimoteuthis" to instantly transform it into the giant variant.
What's the difference between a regular squid and a glow squid in this pack?
Both have updated models and textures with a cleaner blocky style, but glow squids have the exclusive ability to become giant variants and have their own distinct appearance with glowing features.
How do I turn a nautilus into an ammonite?
Use a name tag to rename any nautilus to "Ammonite" and it will change its appearance to look like a real-world ammonite fossil instead of a nautilus shell.
Do zombie and coral zombie nautiluses get new textures too?
Yes, all nautilus variants including standard, zombie, and coral zombie nautiluses have been reworked to look more like realistic nautiluses while keeping the blocky Minecraft style.
Can I see what nautilus armor looks like before equipping it?
The pack includes updated textures for nautilus armor pieces, so you'll see the new appearance when you equip them or view them in your inventory.
Do baby squids and glow squids have different models?
Yes, baby squids and baby glow squids have new models inspired by Minecraft Dungeons that are distinct from their adult counterparts.
Will this pack work with other ocean or mob mods?
As a resource pack, it only changes textures and models for vanilla squids and nautiluses, so it should be compatible with most other mods—just make sure this pack loads after any conflicting texture packs.
Can I rename a regular squid to get a special variant?
No, the naming secrets only work for glow squids (for giant variants) and nautiluses (for ammonites); regular squids don't have special variants.
What happens if I rename a nautilus to something other than Ammonite?
The nautilus will keep its standard appearance—only the specific name "Ammonite" triggers the transformation.
Does this pack affect performance or add new mobs?
This is a resource pack that only changes visuals for existing mobs, so it has minimal performance impact and doesn't add new creatures to spawn.