Axolootl: Resourceful Axolotls

Axolotls are known for swimming, eating, and playing dead. But now everything has changed! The Axolootl mod allows you to build aquariums, breed axolotls, and obtain valuable resources!

Getting Started

To begin your axolotl breeding adventure, you'll need to:

• Build an aquarium following all guidelines
• Upgrade it with special modules
• Create your first Basic Axolotl
• Engage in breeding these creatures
• Reap the rewards of your efforts!

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Aquarium Basics

First, select a suitable location for your future aquarium. Larger tanks can accommodate more axolotls. Minimum size is 3×3×3 blocks, maximum is 64×64×64.

Important: large aquariums may cause significant lag. The configuration file contains settings to reduce performance impact.

Now gather the necessary building blocks. External walls must consist of:

• Any type of aquarium floor
• Aquarium roof
• Aquarium glass
• Upgrades (more on these later)

Ensure the interior space forms a completely enclosed rectangle or cube - no gaps in the walls allowed!

After completing construction, replace one wall block with a Controller. Open its interface and click "Activate." If everything is correct, the system will recognize the aquarium and start its operation.

Controller

The aquarium controller serves as the "brain" of the entire system. It monitors all axolotls and upgrades within one convenient interface.

Aquarium Floor

Hold sand or gravel in your hand and click on the aquarium floor to decorate it. Craft recipes are also available for sand and gravel variants.

Aquarium Upgrades

A basic aquarium performs standard functions, but modules expand its capabilities!

Bubbler

This is the first and most important mandatory upgrade. Installed inside the aquarium to create a healthy habitat. Compatible with Forge Energy.

Output Block

The second mandatory upgrade, becomes part of the external wall, with an enlarged version for greater storage capacity.

Axolotl Interface

Placed in the aquarium wall, allowing you to add and remove axolotls without entering the water. Essential equipment for any serious breeder.

Axolotl Inspector

Mounts on the external wall and displays complete information about axolotl varieties, their characteristics, lineage, diet, and generated resources.

Water Interface

Greatly simplifies filling large reservoirs with water - just use a bucket or fluid pump with modded pipe connections. Controlled via redstone signal.

Autofeeder

Interior module for automatic axolotl feeding. Well-nourished pets boost overall aquarium efficiency.

Breeder

Positioned inside the tank and handles automatic axolotl breeding. Manual cross-breeding is not possible, making this module critically important!

Monsterium

An addition to the Breeder that enables offspring that produce mob resources. Must be used together with the Breeder.

Nursery

Speed booster for the Breeder and Monsterium, installed directly inside the aquarium.

Energy Interface

Required when using modules that consume Forge Energy. Connects to any power source for distribution throughout the system.

Airlock

Safe access into the aquarium without risk of damage or axolotl escape. Highly recommended for installation.

Decorations

Certain decorative elements can accelerate system performance - monitor the list in the Controller. Caring for your pets' comfort yields benefits!

Creating Axolotls

Only one type can be crafted - the Basic Axolotl.

Breeding

With two or more Basic Axolotls, you can begin breeding. Place appropriate food in the Breeder (most fish work for basic types).

The Monsterium is necessary for obtaining breeds that generate mob drops - such as Creeper, Spider, or Zombie Axolotls.

Eventually mature specimens will consume the provided food and produce an entirely new axolotl variety! Different parent combinations yield unique offspring with various resource types.

Customization

New axolotl types can be added via datapacks - literally any variety you can imagine!

Modpack creators can configure decoration bonuses for any blocks using datapacks.

Blocks suitable for aquarium construction are defined by the axolootl:aquarium tag.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Fabric or Forge compatibility? A: Forge only.

Q: Modpack compatibility? A: Yes, fully supported.

Enjoy your adventure!