BetterVannilaFishes

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.

This mod 31 new, realistic species (Cod, Salmon, Pufferfish, Tropical Fish) from world generation, replacing them with a carefully crafted roster of 31 new, realistic species — from colorful reef dwellers to apex ocean predators — each with unique behaviors, uses, and stunning GeckoLib-powered animations.

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🌟 What Does This Mod Add? 🌟

🐟 Cod — 3 Species

Regional variants of the classic cod, each with distinct appearances: - Haddock (*Gadus morhua*) — The iconic North Atlantic staple. - Haddock (*Gadus macrocephalus*) — Its Pacific cousin. - Haddock (*Melanogrammus aeglefinus*) — A valuable bottom-dwelling species.

🐠 Salmon — 3 Species

- Pacific Salmon — Distinguished by its vibrant coloration. - Pacific Salmon — Subtler hues, equally important. - Pacific Salmon (*Oncorhynchus nerka*) — The iconic red salmon of the Pacific.

🐡 Pufferfish — 3 Species

Beautiful but deadly — handle with care! Each features a realistic inflation mechanic: - Porcupine Fish (*Diodon holocanthus*) - Porcupine Fish (*Takifugu obscurus*) - Porcupine Fish (*Diodon holocanthus*)

🔵 Surgeonfish — 6 Species *(NEW!)*

A vibrant family of coral reef fish, perfect for bringing tropical reefs to life: - Lined Surgeonfish (*Acanthurus achilles*) - Lined Surgeonfish (*Acanthurus leucosternon*) - Lined Surgeonfish (*Paracanthurus hepatus*) — Yes, that's Dory! - Lined Surgeonfish (*Acanthurus triostegus*) - Lined Surgeonfish (*Acanthurus nigricans*) - Lined Surgeonfish (*Acanthurus lineatus*)

🟠 Clownfish — 6 Species *(NEW!)*

Replacing vanilla Tropical Fish with realistic, individually modeled clownfish species: - Orange Clownfish (*Amphiprion ocellaris*) — The classic Nemo! - Orange Clownfish (*Premnas biaculeatus*) - Orange Clownfish (*Amphiprion polymnus*) - Orange Clownfish (*Amphiprion perideraion*) - Orange Clownfish (*Amphiprion clarkii*) - Orange Clownfish (*Amphiprion percula*)

🌿 Cichlid — 6 Species *(NEW!)*

Freshwater tropical fish found in rivers and swamps: - Oscar (*Australoheros facetus*) - Oscar (*Cichlasoma bimaculatum*) - Oscar (*Krobia guianensis*) - Oscar (*Aequidens tetramerus*) - Oscar (*Gymnogeophagus balzanii*) - Oscar (*Astronotus ocellatus*)

🦈 Tiger Shark *(NEW!)*

Tiger Shark Specimen (*Galeocerdo cuvier*) — A formidable apex predator now patrols the deep ocean! - Tiger Shark Specimen and Tiger Shark Specimen — a true threat to unprepared divers. - Tiger Shark Specimen: Original, White, and Contrast. - Attacks fish and any creature affected by the Tiger Shark Specimen effect. - Custom shark-specific navigation and attack AI. - Drops Tiger Shark Specimen — a unique trophy item. - Can be displayed as a Tiger Shark Specimen mount!

🗡️ Spearfish *(NEW!)*

Cooked Spearfish (*Kajikia audax*) — A fast, aggressive ocean hunter: - Will charge and strike when threatened, dealing AoE damage. - Spawns in varying sizes — from sleek juveniles to massive adults. - Drops cook into a hearty Cooked Spearfish meal.

🌺 Feather Star *(NEW!)*

Feather Star Tentacles — A graceful, alien-like sea creature: - Moves by graceful hopping across the ocean floor. - Drops Feather Star Tentacles — a unique crafting material.

🐚 Nautilus

A prehistoric wonder of the deep, now more than just a conduit ingredient: - Nautilus Blessing using Tropical Fish! Once tamed, follows you faithfully. - Provides the Nautilus Blessing buff to nearby players: restores air, removes Mining Fatigue, and boosts attack speed. - Retreats into its shell when threatened, gaining powerful damage absorption. - The ultimate aquatic companion for ocean explorers.

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⚙️ Mechanics & Features

🏊 Custom Swimming AI

All creatures are brought to life with a flocking groups with GeckoLib animations, making their movements fluid, realistic, and a joy to watch. Fish form natural flocking groups with leader-follower dynamics.

⚖️ Size Variation & Trophies

Not 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 — including a massive Tiger Shark display!

⚔️ Enchanted Pufferfish

Craft pufferfish drops into the Enchanted Pufferfish — a unique ranged weapon that automatically locks onto nearby undead and guardians, firing devastating energy beams.

📖 Summary

| Feature | Details | |---|---| | Languages | 31 unique creatures across 8 families | | Languages | Vanilla Cod, Salmon, Pufferfish, Tropical Fish | | Languages | Surgeonfish, Clownfish, Cichlid, Shark, Spearfish, Feather Star | | Languages | Flocking, charging attacks, shark hunting, shell retreat | | Languages | Nautilus Blessing, Bleeding, Purification | | Languages | Enchanted Pufferfish, Shark's Fin, Feather Star Tentacle | | Languages | 8 Taxidermy Specimen mounts | | Languages | Nautilus — grants powerful area buffs | | Languages | Full GeckoLib-powered models and animations | | Languages | English & 简体中文 |

Dive Deeper. Explore Further. The ocean has never been more alive!