Glow Squids Actually Glow Mod Wiki & Guide

Glow squids spawn naturally in deep ocean biomes and underwater caves just like vanilla Minecraft, but with this mod they now emit light. You don't need to do anything special to find them—explore deep water at any Y-level and you'll spot their glow.

Yes, glow squids emit enough light to navigate and prevent hostile spawns, making them viable as a primary light source. However, they move around, so combining them with stationary light sources like lanterns or sea pickles gives more reliable illumination.

The light spreads based on the light level it emits, so it illuminates a reasonable radius around the squid. The exact distance depends on how the light level interacts with Minecraft's lighting engine, but it's bright enough to see clearly and prevent mob spawns in the immediate area.

Yes, the light they emit stops hostile mobs like drowned from spawning nearby. This makes glow squids useful for securing underwater builds without needing to light up every block manually.