A brand-new month and that means, another Fishblast! This edition we investigate an amazing community build and check out a great mod to add to your aquarium. But first we start off with some news for those that want to start making mods for the game.
Modding news
In the past month a big revolution happened regarding creating mods for our beloved game. User Synchrolight created a guide for making your own mods using Blender. This means that modding will be more accessible for Megaquarium and gives all of you a chance to make the fish and scenery you always wanted.
[Click here for a tutorial on that]
Awesome right?!
Community builds
You might have noticed that on the workshop there is a flood of mods being released within a regional theme every two weeks. After these two weeks we ask the members to build a themed area with the fish from that region. Today we take a look at the build of Ark-a-saurus Rex.
The build’s theme was the freshwater fish of Melanesia, which is the region of Papua New Guinea and a few surrounding islands. In this region we know that there are a lot of rainbow fish, however, there is so much more to be seen. Ark-a-saurus Rex really captured the beauty of the region with a nice variety of tanks.
Mod Spotlight
In real life, every tank has multiple layers in which your fish prefer to live. While some like to explore at all depths, some only swim near the water surface or in the middle of the tank. However sometimes you want to have a fish that stays near the bottom. Reef tanks will instantly become more interesting when you must look for these creatures.
Ze Fush Company – Goby by Amnaa
Introducing two new species of goby for your tanks.
- Orange Stripe Prawn Goby (Amblyeleotris randalli)
- Two Spot Goby (Signigobius biocellatus)
By adding these into your tank, your guests will also have to look down and search for these rapid bottom dwellers!
Get this unique mod right [here].
Fishypedia
Common Name: Epaulette Shark
Scientific Name: Hemiscyllium ocellatum
Range: Australia and New Guinea
Habitat: Shallow tropical waters
Size: 70 to 90 cm (27 to 35 inches)
Diet: Crustaceans, worms and small fish
Needs in Megaquarium:
- Warm waters
- Eats Sand Eel
- Rock Requirement +5
- Supplements
- Damages crustaceans
- Water quality at least 70%
Fun facts:
- This shark prefers to walk rather than swim, using its stiffened under-fins to walk across the sea-bed.
- Epaulettes can survive outside the water for three hours. And during this time, it can even ‘walk’ back to the ocean!
Monthly building challenge
Next month’s edition will need a brand-new build to be featured. Submit your best build fulfilling the following theme and your aquarium could be in the next Fish Blast!
The theme of this challenge is: "The Docks"
- It can be a singular tank or a themed area
- You can use vanilla or add mods to spice up the build
- If you're struggling for ideas on where to start, why not post in the comments, Steam discussions or pop on the game's [discord] and ask for a helping hand. :)
If you're planning to take part in this month's building challenge, post in the comments below!
We can’t wait to see your creations. Feel free to post them in our discord or upload your images on to the screenshot page for Megaquarium.
Want to be more involved in our community? Join our [discord] and share your works, we love seeing what you created and maybe we will feature your work in the next FishBlast.
See you in the next one!
Your community liaison, Timmiegun