Tired of the same old generic fish swimming in Minecraft’s oceans? **Better Vannila Fishes** is a complete overhaul of aquatic life, designed to bring a new level of realism, depth, and excitement to your underwater explorations.<\/p>\n
This mod **removes the default vanilla fish** (Cod, Salmon, Pufferfish, Tropical Fish) from world generation, replacing them with a carefully crafted roster of **31 new, realistic species** \u2014 from colorful reef dwellers to apex ocean predators \u2014 each with unique behaviors, uses, and stunning GeckoLib-powered animations.<\/p>\n
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## \ud83c\udf1f What Does This Mod Add? \ud83c\udf1f<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udc1f Cod \u2014 3 Species
\nRegional variants of the classic cod, each with distinct appearances:
\n– **Atlantic Cod** (*Gadus morhua*) \u2014 The iconic North Atlantic staple.
\n– **Pacific Cod** (*Gadus macrocephalus*) \u2014 Its Pacific cousin.
\n– **Haddock** (*Melanogrammus aeglefinus*) \u2014 A valuable bottom-dwelling species.<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udc20 Salmon \u2014 3 Species
\n– **Male Salmon** \u2014 Distinguished by its vibrant coloration.
\n– **Female Salmon** \u2014 Subtler hues, equally important.
\n– **Pacific Salmon** (*Oncorhynchus nerka*) \u2014 The iconic red salmon of the Pacific.<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udc21 Pufferfish \u2014 3 Species
\nBeautiful but deadly \u2014 handle with care! Each features a realistic inflation mechanic:
\n– **Yellow Fin Puffer** (*Diodon holocanthus*)
\n– **Obscure Puffer** (*Takifugu obscurus*)
\n– **Porcupine Fish** (*Diodon holocanthus*)<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udd35 Surgeonfish \u2014 6 Species *(NEW!)*
\nA vibrant family of coral reef fish, perfect for bringing tropical reefs to life:
\n– **Achilles Tang** (*Acanthurus achilles*)
\n– **Powder Blue Tang** (*Acanthurus leucosternon*)
\n– **Blue Tang** (*Paracanthurus hepatus*) \u2014 Yes, that’s Dory!
\n– **Convict Tang** (*Acanthurus triostegus*)
\n– **Whitecheek Surgeonfish** (*Acanthurus nigricans*)
\n– **Lined Surgeonfish** (*Acanthurus lineatus*)<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udfe0 Clownfish \u2014 6 Species *(NEW!)*
\nReplacing vanilla Tropical Fish with realistic, individually modeled clownfish species:
\n– **Ocellaris Clownfish** (*Amphiprion ocellaris*) \u2014 The classic Nemo!
\n– **Spine-cheeked Clownfish** (*Premnas biaculeatus*)
\n– **Saddleback Clownfish** (*Amphiprion polymnus*)
\n– **Pink Skunk Clownfish** (*Amphiprion perideraion*)
\n– **Clark’s Clownfish** (*Amphiprion clarkii*)
\n– **Orange Clownfish** (*Amphiprion percula*)<\/p>\n
### \ud83c\udf3f Cichlid \u2014 6 Species *(NEW!)*
\nFreshwater tropical fish found in rivers and swamps:
\n– **Chameleon Cichlid** (*Australoheros facetus*)
\n– **Black Acara** (*Cichlasoma bimaculatum*)
\n– **Guyana Eartheater** (*Krobia guianensis*)
\n– **Saddle Cichlid** (*Aequidens tetramerus*)
\n– **Paraguay Eartheater** (*Gymnogeophagus balzanii*)
\n– **Oscar** (*Astronotus ocellatus*)<\/p>\n
### \ud83e\udd88 Tiger Shark *(NEW!)*
\n**\u5c45\u6c0f\u9f2c\u9ca8** (*Galeocerdo cuvier*) \u2014 A formidable apex predator now patrols the deep ocean!
\n– **80 HP** and **15 attack damage** \u2014 a true threat to unprepared divers.
\n– **3 color variants**: Original, White, and Contrast.
\n– Attacks fish and any creature affected by the **Bleeding** effect.
\n– Custom shark-specific navigation and attack AI.
\n– Drops **Shark’s Fin** \u2014 a unique trophy item.
\n– Can be displayed as a **Tiger Shark Specimen** mount!<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udde1\ufe0f Spearfish *(NEW!)*
\n**\u6761\u7eb9\u67aa\u9c7c** (*Kajikia audax*) \u2014 A fast, aggressive ocean hunter:
\n– Will charge and strike when threatened, dealing AoE damage.
\n– Spawns in varying sizes \u2014 from sleek juveniles to massive adults.
\n– Drops cook into a hearty **Cooked Spearfish** meal.<\/p>\n
### \ud83c\udf3a Feather Star *(NEW!)*
\n**\u6d77\u7fbd\u661f** \u2014 A graceful, alien-like sea creature:
\n– Moves by graceful hopping across the ocean floor.
\n– Drops **Feather Star Tentacles** \u2014 a unique crafting material.<\/p>\n
### \ud83d\udc1a Nautilus
\nA prehistoric wonder of the deep, now more than just a conduit ingredient:
\n– **Tameable** using Tropical Fish! Once tamed, follows you faithfully.
\n– Provides the **Nautilus Blessing** buff to nearby players: restores air, removes Mining Fatigue, and boosts attack speed.
\n– Retreats into its shell when threatened, gaining powerful damage absorption.
\n– The ultimate aquatic companion for ocean explorers.<\/p>\n
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## \u2699\ufe0f Mechanics & Features<\/p>\n
### \ud83c\udfca Custom Swimming AI
\nAll creatures are brought to life with a **custom, advanced swimming and turning system** with GeckoLib animations, making their movements fluid, realistic, and a joy to watch. Fish form natural **flocking groups** with leader-follower dynamics.<\/p>\n
### \u2696\ufe0f Size Variation & Trophies
\nNot all fish are created equal! Cod, Salmon, Spearfish and more spawn in a range of different sizes. Celebrate your biggest catch with **8 types of Taxidermy Specimen mounts** \u2014 including a massive Tiger Shark display!<\/p>\n
### \u2694\ufe0f Enchanted Pufferfish
\nCraft pufferfish drops into the **Enchanted Pufferfish** \u2014 a unique ranged weapon that automatically locks onto nearby undead and guardians, firing devastating energy beams.<\/p>\n
## \ud83d\udcd6 Summary<\/p>\n
| Feature | Details |
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\n| **Total New Species** | 31 unique creatures across 8 families |
\n| **Replaces** | Vanilla Cod, Salmon, Pufferfish, Tropical Fish |
\n| **New Families** | Surgeonfish, Clownfish, Cichlid, Shark, Spearfish, Feather Star |
\n| **Custom AI** | Flocking, charging attacks, shark hunting, shell retreat |
\n| **Status Effects** | Nautilus Blessing, Bleeding, Purification |
\n| **Special Items** | Enchanted Pufferfish, Shark’s Fin, Feather Star Tentacle |
\n| **Decorations** | 8 Taxidermy Specimen mounts |
\n| **Tameable** | Nautilus \u2014 grants powerful area buffs |
\n| **Animation** | Full GeckoLib-powered models and animations |
\n| **Languages** | English & \u7b80\u4f53\u4e2d\u6587 |<\/p>\n
**Dive Deeper. Explore Further. The ocean has never been more alive!**<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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