There are multiple ways to obtain Fish Tanks inStardew Valley. You can buy some from Willy, including theSmall Fish Tank, theLarge Fish Tank, and theDeluxe Fish Tank. You’re also able to get the Modern Fish Tank from the Furniture Catalog, and there is one you can put fish in when you finish the Community Center. Lastly, you can buy the Aquatic Sanctuary with Qi Gems.
There are different fish that look best in the Fish Tanks. Some sink to the bottom, a few barely move, and others swim freely within the tanks. Below, you’ll find the 10 Best Fish for Fish Tanks.
10Squids
Fun Movement
BothSquidandMidnight Squidbeautifully move through the fish tanks. They skate through the water in small, quick movements, dancing across the tank.
Add a piece of seaweed or even a sea urchin to your fish tank to add some layers, since your squids will be moving around constantly. you may catch a Squid in the Ocean between 6 pm–2 am (or all day during Squidfest), and you can catch a Midnight Squid in the submarineat the Night Market.
9Sea Cucumber / Super Cucumber
Colorful Additions
Adding theSea CucumberorSuper Cucumberto your tank gives it a fun splash of color. These fish are considered sinkers, which means they sink to the bottom of the tank, which means you can add seaweed and swimming fish to the same tank to add variety.
you’re able to find the Sea Cucumber at the beach from 6 am - 7 pm during the Fall or Winter, and a Super Cucumber in the Ocean from 6 pm - 2 am during the Summer, Fall, or in Winter during the Night Market.
8Lava Eel
Slippery Fish
The reason you want to add theLava Eelto your tank is because of how differently it swims; it goes from a curled-up fish to a straight line, moving quickly throughout the tank. Plus, the addition of the colorful red fish adds to your tank’s aesthetic.
you may get the Lava Eel on the 100th floor of the mine. It is one ofthe hardest fish to catch, so you want to have a higher fishing level, bait, and some food that raises your fishing level, such as trout soup.
7Stonefish
Sinkers
Stonefish is a fish that you can get onFloor 20 of the mines. This is a relatively easy fish to catch since it can be caught any time of the day, during any season.
Stonefishare adorable because they sink to the bottom of the tank, and simply hang out there, occasionally moving across the bottom. They are square in shape, similar to a stone, which makes this fish unique, and it stands out in the tank.
6Legendary Fish
Rare Additions
Legendary Fish aresome of the most difficult fish to catch, and you can only get one per save file, so you should show them off. The Legendary Fish are Angler, Glacierfish, Crimsonfish, Legend, and Mutant Carp.
Since these fish are so rare, you should put some of them in the fish tank in the Community Center so that the entire town can see them.
5Stingray
Shy Flyers
Stingraysare the perfect addition to any fish tank; they’re shy fish who swim back and forth, and their fins lift as they move in their tank. Since these fish prefer to avoid humans, it’s best to keep Stingrays in a more secluded tank, such as one in your Greenhouse or Farmhouse.
You can get Stingrays in thePirate’s Coveon Ginger Island any day of the year. To unlock the Pirate’s Cove, you have to unlock the Island Beach Resort for 20 Golden Coconuts.
4Octopus
Chunky Tentacles
TheOctopusis a great addition to your fish tanks. Since it’s rather large, it will stand out in one of the smaller tanks, such as the Small Fish Tank or the Modern Fish Tank.
You can find the Octopus in the Ocean or Ginger Island anytime from 6 am - 1 pm during the summer, or during the Night Market in the Winter. Octopus is one of the harder fish to catch, with a difficulty of 95, so ensure to stack up on lures and Seafoam Pudding.
3Pufferfish
Floating Puffs
Pufferfishare a great addition to your tanks; they float around, but since they’re puffy, they take up more space than other fish. The expression on their faces is almost one of surprise, which is fun to watch.
You can get a Pufferfish in the Ocean or on Ginger Island from 12 pm - 4 pm in the Summer when it’s sunny out. That isn’t a large window, so make sure to dedicate some time to catching these little guys!
2Blobfish
Bloated Fella
TheBlobfishgives you a new angle when you place it in your tank: a side profile. This is one of the few fish where they look very different in the tank than when you catch them.
Blobfish are only available in the Winter at the Night Market. They have a difficulty of 75, so a Blobfish hunt will be more successful the higher your fishing level is.
1Sandfish And Scorpion Carp
Desert Themed Tank
Create a Desert-themed Tank by plopping in bothSandfishand Scorpion Carp. The Sandfish sinks to the bottom, blending in with the sand within your tank, and the Scorpion Carp floats around, its red fins standing out in the tank.
Both of these fish can be found in the Desert Pond during all seasons and in any weather. The Scorpion Carp is much harder to catch with a difficulty level of 90, but both fish are relatively easy to obtain.
