Hey there, welcome back to the third edition of the Fishblast. This time we have some amazing new creations for you to explore in the community. We will be talking about how to use heights in Megaquarium. Using those heights can really spice up your creations and challenge you to (literally) a whole new level.

Community builds

Heights can really add to your aquarium and spice up the way you and your visitors experience the creatures of the oceans. User RickReptile gave us an in-depth look at how he uses heights in their builds.
Using platforms and stairs, RickReptile created various viewing points for visitors to enjoy a tank from. By also having the Building Kit mod RickReptile was able to hide the supports for the platforms, this really adds to the idea of the second floor. RickReptile said to us: People have been requesting multiple floors since the release of the game. By being a little creative you can already achieve this as you can tell from the images. Using multiple floors will change your aquarium from stale looking to something more diverse and interesting.
Have you tried something similar yet? Or how would you use this technique in your aquarium? Let us know in the comments.

Mod Spotlight

Last month we looked at animals that love to live at the bottom of your tank. So lets take a look at those that live on the waters surface this time.

The World's Rivers Teaser - White-faced Whistling Duck by Irritating Fish

Introducing a brand-new species for your aquarium: White-faced Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna viduata). This mod adds ducks into your aquarium. Perfect to add some variety into your beach tanks, and have unique interactions between these feathery friends and the other animals living in their enclosure.
Get this unique mod right [here]. Note: You need Freshwater Frenzy to use this mod.

Fishypedia

Common Name: Giant Hatchetfish

Scientific Name: Thoracocharax securis

Range: Amazon Rivers Habitat: Ponds, swamps and rivers with heavy vegetation Size: up to 9 cm (3.5 inch) Diet: Mosquito larvae & bloodworms

Needs in Megaquarium:

• Warm waters
• Eats Brine Shrimp
• Wimp
• Shoaler of 3+
• Likes plants
• Likes floating cover
• Needs open space
• Water quality at least 80%

Fun facts:

• This species of Freshwater Hatchetfish is able to jump and glide over the water surface for almost 3 meters (9 feet)
• There are saltwater Hatchetfish (Sternoptychinae). However, these live in the deep sea. They are also not related to the freshwater Hatchetfish

Monthly building challenge

Each Fishblast we try to inspire you to try and create new things. Last month we asked you to create a dock! As you can see user Sardine created an amazing dock-themed viewing platform for a mangrove tank! The platforms used to create a dock floating on the water makes this such a creative build!

The theme of next months build is: "All around you"

• 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 cant 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

[ 2021-04-01 17:00:04 CET ] [ Original post ]