Fponge - The Lava Sponge
The mighty Fponge: a sponge for lava!
About this Mod
Frustrated about lava getting in your way while you mine? This mod is just for you!
Fponge - The Lava Sponge is a simple mod that adds two new blocks:
Fponge
Hot Fponge
Available Versions
How to Install Fponge - The Lava Sponge 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 (1.18.2).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Fponge - The Lava Sponge". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.18.2
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Fponge - The Lava Sponge 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 (1.18.2). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Fponge - The Lava Sponge compatible with fabric?
Fponge - The Lava Sponge officially supports fabric for Minecraft 1.18.2. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Fponge - The Lava Sponge – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Fponge - The Lava Sponge 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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