Remarkable Minecraft Journey: Collecting Tropical Fish Variants
Minecraft offers a vast array of mobs and resources for players to discover. Among these are valuable materials like iron, diamonds, and netherite, essential for crafting and survival. Players often embark on extensive explorations to collect the many variants of these mobs, a task that demands significant patience and dedication. Some players, however, are more than willing to take on even the most daunting challenges.
A Player’s Incredible Achievement
A notable achievement was shared on Reddit by a user known as u/La_Ploppona, who posted three captivating images showcasing their collection of 3,000 out of 3,072 tropical fish variants in Minecraft’s Survival mode. Utilizing only the game’s standard fishing mechanics and no modifications, this player has dedicated considerable effort to achieving this goal. The photos displayed organized stacks of barrels, each containing different fish types displayed in frames.
I collected 3000 of 3072 tropical fish variants in vanilla survival, no farms, only tactical fishing by swimming. by u/La_Ploppona in Minecraft
Community Reactions
The player’s impressive accomplishment garnered numerous reactions, with u/MordorsElite humorously commenting, “Absolutely unhinged behavior… keep it up!”This sparked a discussion about whether u/La_Ploppona would pursue the remaining 72 variants, leading to uncertainty regarding their chances of success in finding them.
Comment by u/La_Ploppona from discussion in Minecraft
Currently, u/La_Ploppona reveals that they encounter a new fish variant after discovering 42 other variants, presenting quite a challenge. Instead of continuing the hunt for the remaining types, they’ve considered creating a more visually appealing storage setup, replacing their current barrel arrangement.
Comment by u/La_Ploppona from discussion in Minecraft
Other community members chimed in, with u/cjamm expressing surprise at the sheer number of tropical fish variants. Meanwhile, u/Ophiochos expressed curiosity about the organization and storage methods employed by u/La_Ploppona, suggesting they could be inspired to start their own collection if the sorting technique was shared.
Discussion on Mob Variants
Responses from players included critiques about the apparent disproportion between the number of tropical fish variants and the limited new mob introductions by Mojang Studios. For instance, u/Secondhand-Drunk noted the existence of 300,000 fish variants while questioning the slow addition of new mobs to the game. Another comment from u/bitchman194639348 clarified that aside from the pufferfish, there are effectively only four unique fish, with the rest being reskins of Minecraft’s tropical fish.
Expanding the Variety in Minecraft
Interestingly, tropical fish aren’t the only mobs in Minecraft with numerous variants. Last year, Mojang introduced new wolf types, bringing the total to eight, each exhibiting distinct behavior patterns depending on their biome. Furthermore, 2023 saw the addition of new variants for pigs, cows, and chickens, heightening players’ hopes for even more diverse mob variants that enhance the exploration experience in the overworld.