
Tameable Axolotls
Second implementation of @longjawed's request to make axolotls tameable
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About this Mod
This is the second implementation of a mod commission to make Minecraft axolotls tameable
Credits:
The creation of this mod would not be possible without the help of the people on the Fabric MC discord server, including
- @longjawed, the original commissioner
- @ramixin, who wrote the first implementation which you can find here
- @llamalad7, who taught me the basics of mixins and helped me read and understand the original mixin
- @bawnorton, who wrote most (all) of the raw ASM and other things that I just don't understand
- @arkosammy12, who did an in-depth look at the original mixin along with @megal_, @dicedpixels, and @bawnorton
- @linguardium, who was patient enough with me when I didn't understand Java concepts
Features:
- Axolotls can be tamed and breeded with tropical fish and buckets of tropical fish
- Axolotls will follow and teleport with their owners underwater
- Axolotls will attack their owner's target or their owner's attacker
Q&A
Why does this exist if there's already another implementation?
This implementation offers the same level of functionality while also being more easily compatible with other mods
Is this mod compatible with (insert another mod here)?
As of now, this should be compatible with
It also should be compatible with other axolotl mods, but I haven't tested them
If you find any issues, please report them here
Can I port this mod to (something that isn't Fabric)?
Just please make sure to provide credit.
Yes, you can port to Forge / Neoforge.
Porting to Quilt might not be necessary (Fabric mods can run on Quilt) but you can do it anyways.
Yes, you can port to bedrock.
Can I use this mod in a modpack?
Yes, just please make sure to provide credit.
Available Versions
How to Install Tameable Axolotls 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 (1.20.6).
Install Mod
Open the mod browser in the dashboard and search for "Tameable Axolotls". Click "Install" – done! Alternatively, upload the .jar via SFTP to the /mods folder.
Compatibility
Mod Loaders
Minecraft Versions
1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4 (+3 more)
Server-side
✓ RequiredRecommended RAM
4 GB(min. 3 GB)Frequently Asked Questions
Tameable Axolotls 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 (1.20.6). You can switch loaders with one click in the panel.
Is Tameable Axolotls compatible with fabric and quilt?
Tameable Axolotls officially supports fabric, quilt for Minecraft 1.20.6, 1.20.5, 1.20.4. The Mado dashboard automatically detects incompatible loader combinations.
Server lagging with Tameable Axolotls – how to optimize performance?
Recommended RAM: 4 GB (per 8 players). Use /spark profiler to check if Tameable Axolotls 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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