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 **removes the default vanilla fish** (Cod, Salmon, Pufferfish, Tropical Fish) from world generation, replacing them with a carefully crafted roster of **44 new, realistic species** — from colorful reef dwellers to apex ocean predators — each with unique behaviors, uses, and stunning GeckoLib-powered animations. --- ## 🌟 What Does This Mod Add? 🌟 ### 🐟 Cod — 3 Species Regional variants of the classic cod, each with distinct appearances: - **Atlantic Cod** (*Gadus morhua*) — The iconic North Atlantic staple. - **Pacific Cod** (*Gadus macrocephalus*) — Its Pacific cousin. - **Haddock** (*Melanogrammus aeglefinus*) — A valuable bottom-dwelling species. ### 🐠 Salmon — 3 Species - **Male Salmon** — Distinguished by its vibrant coloration. - **Female 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: - **Yellow Fin Puffer** (*Diodon holocanthus*) - **Obscure Puffer** (*Takifugu obscurus*) - **Porcupine Fish** (*Diodon holocanthus*) ### 🔵 Surgeonfish — 6 Species *(NEW!)* A vibrant family of coral reef fish, perfect for bringing tropical reefs to life: - **Achilles Tang** (*Acanthurus achilles*) - **Powder Blue Tang** (*Acanthurus leucosternon*) - **Blue Tang** (*Paracanthurus hepatus*) — Yes, that's Dory! - **Convict Tang** (*Acanthurus triostegus*) - **Whitecheek Surgeonfish** (*Acanthurus nigricans*) - **Lined Surgeonfish** (*Acanthurus lineatus*) ### 🟠 Clownfish — 6 Species *(NEW!)* Replacing vanilla Tropical Fish with realistic, individually modeled clownfish species: - **Ocellaris Clownfish** (*Amphiprion ocellaris*) — The classic Nemo! - **Spine-cheeked Clownfish** (*Premnas biaculeatus*) - **Saddleback Clownfish** (*Amphiprion polymnus*) - **Pink Skunk Clownfish** (*Amphiprion perideraion*) - **Clark's Clownfish** (*Amphiprion clarkii*) - **Orange Clownfish** (*Amphiprion percula*) ### 🌿 Cichlid — 6 Species *(NEW!)* Freshwater tropical fish found in rivers and swamps: - **Chameleon Cichlid** (*Australoheros facetus*) - **Black Acara** (*Cichlasoma bimaculatum*) - **Guyana Eartheater** (*Krobia guianensis*) - **Saddle Cichlid** (*Aequidens tetramerus*) - **Paraguay Eartheater** (*Gymnogeophagus balzanii*) - **Oscar** (*Astronotus ocellatus*) ### 🦈 Tiger Shark *(NEW!)* **居氏鼬鲨** (*Galeocerdo cuvier*) — A formidable apex predator now patrols the deep ocean! - **80 HP** and **15 attack damage** — a true threat to unprepared divers. - **3 color variants**: Original, White, and Contrast. - Attacks fish and any creature affected by the **Bleeding** effect. - Custom shark-specific navigation and attack AI. - Drops **Shark's Fin** — a unique trophy item. - Can be displayed as a **Tiger Shark Specimen** mount! ### 🗡️ Spearfish *(NEW!)* **条纹枪鱼** (*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!)* **海羽星** — 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: - **Tameable** 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. --- ## ⚙️ Mechanics & Features ### 🏊 Custom Swimming AI All 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. ### ⚖️ 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 | |---|---| | **Total New Species** | 31 unique creatures across 8 families | | **Replaces** | Vanilla Cod, Salmon, Pufferfish, Tropical Fish | | **New Families** | Surgeonfish, Clownfish, Cichlid, Shark, Spearfish, Feather Star | | **Custom AI** | Flocking, charging attacks, shark hunting, shell retreat | | **Status Effects** | Nautilus Blessing, Bleeding, Purification | | **Special Items** | Enchanted Pufferfish, Shark's Fin, Feather Star Tentacle | | **Decorations** | 8 Taxidermy Specimen mounts | | **Tameable** | Nautilus — grants powerful area buffs | | **Animation** | Full GeckoLib-powered models and animations | | **Languages** | English & 简体中文 | **Dive Deeper. Explore Further. The ocean has never been more alive!**