Bucket of Tropical Fish
minecraft:tropical_fish_bucketA water bucket that holds a single living tropical fish, obtained by using a water bucket directly on a tropical fish in the wild or bought from a wandering trader. Using the bucket places a water source and releases the fish unharmed, and fish released this way never despawn, making it the go-to way to stock an aquarium. It can also be fed to axolotls and tamed nautiluses to trigger breeding and speed up their growth.
FAQ
How do I get a Bucket of Tropical Fish?
Use an empty water bucket directly on a tropical fish swimming in a warm ocean, mangrove swamp, or lush cave, or buy one from a wandering trader for 3 emeralds.
Does the fish despawn after I release it?
No. Tropical fish released from a bucket are flagged so they never despawn naturally, unlike fish that spawn on their own in the world.
What can I use the bucket for besides decoration?
Feeding a Bucket of Tropical Fish to an axolotl or a tamed nautilus triggers breeding and speeds up the growth of their babies.
Does the item always look the same regardless of the fish inside?
Yes, the bucket icon always shows a clownfish pattern even though the actual fish stored can be any of the 22 named varieties or a random combination.