Better Fishtanks 1.0.4-1.20.1
on Nov 9, 2025- fixed some issues related to the aquarists table GUI
Better Fishtanks 1.0.3-1.20.1
on Oct 28, 2025- fixed an issue causing crashes when using Better Fishtanks on servers
Better Fishtanks 1.0.2-1.20.1
on Oct 28, 2025- added some new config options
Better Fishtanks 1.0.1-1.20.1
on Oct 27, 2025- fixed some compatibility issues
- fish now spawn in the center of the fish tank when released while looking at a fish tank
Better Fishtanks 1.0.0-1.20.1
on Oct 26, 2025Changelog: Better Fishtanks v1.0.0 - The First Splash!
Welcome to the very first release of Better Fishtanks! We're so excited to share our creation with you. This version lays the foundation for all your future aquatic adventures.
🌟 Added
Blocks & Items
- Fish Tank: A functional, multi-block aquarium to house your fish.
- Aquarist's Table: The central crafting station for all your fish-keeping needs and for processing items.
- Food Containers: Four decorative and functional containers for
Fish Flakes,Dried Kelp,Mini-Shrimp, andPellets. They visually show how full they are! - Fish Foods: Added
Mini-Shrimp(raw and cooked) andPellet Mix. - Fish Bags: A
Fish Bagto safely transport any fish (vanilla or modded) and aRandom Fish Bagwhich gives a surprise vanilla fish. - Fish Eggs: Six tiers of passively produced Fish Eggs (
Common,Uncommon,Rare,Epic,Exotic,Legendary) that can be cracked open in the Aquarist's Table for loot. - Decorations: Added a huge variety of decorative items for your tanks, including small stones, branches, shipwreck parts, and more!
Mobs & Villagers
- Aquarist Villager: A new villager profession. Assign it by placing an Aquarist's Table near an unemployed villager. They will trade for various fish-keeping supplies! (Note: Custom houses do not yet spawn in villages).
Mechanics & Features
- Tank System: Place fish from buckets or fish bags directly into the Fish Tank.
- Feeding System: Manually feed your fish or use the Food Containers for a passive, automated feeding solution.
- Egg Production: Fish Tanks will passively generate Fish Eggs over time.
- Loot System: Use the Aquarist's Table to crack open Fish Eggs for a variety of useful items.
Mod Integration
- JEI (Just Enough Items): Full support! All recipes are viewable.
- Tech Mod Support (Create, etc.): The Fish Tank and Aquarist's Table have inventories that can be accessed by pipes and other automation tools for both items and fluids.
We hope you enjoy this first version. Happy fish-keeping!