What The Bucket
Fixes some bucket items not leaving an empty bucket behind when used as a recipe ingredient.
About this Mod
This mod fixes an old bug in Minecraft that causes certain bucket items to be destroyed when using them as ingredients. For example a bucket of water will normally convert into an empty bucket when used as a crafting ingredient however newer buckets such as the bucket of powdered snow will be completely consumed. With this mod installed all affected vanilla buckets will convert into an empty bucket as expected.
Affected Buckets
- Bucket of Pufferfish
- Bucket of Salmon
- Bucket of Cod
- Bucket of Tropical Fish
- Bucket of Axolotl
- Powder Snow Bucket
- Bucket of Tadpole
FaQ
How does this work with servers?
When this mod is installed on a server the bug will be fixed for all connecting players while on the server even if they do not have the mod installed. If the mod is only installed on the client the bug will only be fixed for single player worlds. It is recommended that client and server install the mod for consistency.
Will this fix buckets added by mods?
No. The issue fixed by this mod only impacts vanilla buckets. If a bucket added by a mod has this issue the author of that mod is responsible for fixing their own bucket code and you should report the issue to them. In rare cases I may consider fixing the bug if the modder is no longer around or the mod is unmaintained however this should only be seen as a last resort.
Credits & Contact
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Available Versions
How to Install What The Bucket on Your Server
Order Server
Order a Minecraft Java server with at least 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended).
Set fabric Loader
In the panel under "Egg", select the fabric loader and matching Minecraft version (26.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "What The Bucket". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1 (+7 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
What The Bucket server crashes on startup – what to do?
Most common cause: wrong fabric version or insufficient RAM. Check the server log (latest.log) for "OutOfMemoryError" or "Mixin" errors. With Mado Hosting: ensure at least 3 GB RAM is allocated and the loader matches the mod version (26.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is What The Bucket compatible with fabric and forge and neoforge and quilt?
What The Bucket officially supports fabric, forge, neoforge, quilt for Minecraft 26.2, 26.1.2, 26.1.1. Note: Forge and Fabric mods are NOT cross-compatible – pick one loader and stick with it. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with What The Bucket – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if What The Bucket consumes the most tick time. Common fixes: reduce server view-distance to 8-10, install "performant" or "starlight" as supplementary mods on Forge. With Mado Hosting, your server runs on NVMe SSDs with dedicated CPU cores for minimal latency.
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