Glow Squids Actually Glow Mod FAQ
10 questions players actually ask, answered.
Do glow squids spawn naturally with this mod or do I need to find them?
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.
Can I use glow squids as my main light source underwater?
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.
How far does the light from a glow squid reach?
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.
Will glow squids prevent drowned from spawning near my base?
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.
Do I need to keep glow squids in a specific tank or container?
No, glow squids work in any water—open ocean, enclosed tanks, or caves. They'll emit light wherever they are, so you can build around them naturally or contain them in a structure if you want to control their position.
Can I breed glow squids with this mod?
Glow squids follow vanilla breeding mechanics, so you can breed them using the standard methods. Bred baby glow squids will also emit light once they mature.
Does this mod work with other underwater mods?
This mod should be compatible with most underwater content mods since it only changes glow squid behavior. However, if another mod also modifies glow squids, conflicts may occur—check mod compatibility lists or test in your world.
Will glow squids still glow if I put them in a bucket?
Glow squids in buckets are not in water, so the light mechanic doesn't apply—they won't emit light while bucketed. Release them into water to see their glow.
Does the mod affect performance if I have many glow squids?
Multiple glow squids shouldn't cause major performance issues since the mod only adds light emission, but having many light sources in one area can impact frame rate like any Minecraft lighting. Monitor your FPS if you're creating large glow squid farms.
Can I turn off the glow squid light in specific areas?
This mod doesn't include built-in toggles for individual squids, so you'd need to remove or relocate them if you want darkness in a particular area. Some modpacks may include configuration options—check your mod's config files.