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Better Fishtanks Wiki & Guide

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Adds aquarium-related blocks and structures for building and decorating with aquatic themes.

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Contents (8)
  1. Guides
  2. Processes
  3. Items
  4. Blocks
  5. Configuration
  6. Frequently asked questions
  7. Related mods

Guides

Step-by-step, in-game.

Getting Started with Fish TanksGetting Started with Fish Tanks Begin by crafting an Aquarist Table, your main workstation for all fish-keeping…

Recipes

Every recipe the mod adds, grouped by how it is made.

Crafting · 6minecraft:smelting · 1

Items

138 items · showing 24. Browse all →

Aquarist's GuideCave Structure (Andesite, Amethyst)Cave Structure (Andesite, Diamond)Cave Structure (Andesite, Emerald)Cave Structure (Andesite, Lapis)Cave Structure (Andesite, Redstone)Cave Structure (Calcite, Amethyst)Cave Structure (Calcite, Diamond)Cave Structure (Calcite, Emerald)Cave Structure (Calcite, Lapis)Cave Structure (Calcite, Redstone)Cave Structure (Deepslate, Amethyst)Cave Structure (Deepslate, Diamond)Cave Structure (Deepslate, Emerald)Cave Structure (Deepslate, Lapis)Cave Structure (Deepslate, Redstone)Cave Structure (Diorite, Amethyst)Cave Structure (Diorite, Diamond)Cave Structure (Diorite, Emerald)Cave Structure (Diorite, Lapis)Cave Structure (Diorite, Redstone)Cave Structure (Dripstone, Amethyst)Cave Structure (Dripstone, Diamond)Cave Structure (Dripstone, Emerald)

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Blocks

Aquarist's TableContainer of dried KelpContainer of FlakesContainer of mini ShrimpContainer of PelletsFish Tank

Configuration

Every setting in the mod config file, with what it changes.

OptionWhat it does
waterDisplayUnitWater Display UnitDefines how water is displayed in Fish Tank UI

Frequently asked questions

How do you catch fish to put in your aquarium?
You can catch any fish in the world by right-clicking them, and they will be safely stored in Fish Bags that you carry in your inventory.
What is the Aquarist Table used for?
The Aquarist Table is a workstation where you craft tank decorations, fish food, and crack open fish eggs to obtain resources.
Can you build aquariums in different shapes and sizes?
Yes, you can build large aquariums of any shape because the special glass tank blocks connect automatically to each other.
What do fish eggs provide when you open them?
Fish eggs come in different rarity tiers from Common to Legendary, with higher tiers providing increasingly better rewards and useful resources.
How can you decorate your aquarium tanks?
You can decorate your tanks with items like kelp, corals, amethysts, and custom crafted caves or towers to make them look amazing.
Can you keep Nether creatures in your tanks?
Yes, you can fill your tanks with lava instead of water to create habitats for special Nether creatures.