There are hundreds of items you can use to decorate your house in Stardew Valley, with fish tanks being one of them. This decorative piece of furniture can hold fish that you catch, allowing you to display some of your most prized possessions.
In this guide, we are going to look at how to get a fish tank, as well as what you can put in them. Since the fish tank is a furniture item, you can acquire them for free with the Furniture Catalogue. We will go over the main methods of acquiring each tank if you don't have the catalogue yet.
What Goes In A Fish Tank?
As the name suggests, you can put fish in a fish tank. Fish are separated into two categories; swimming fish and bottom creatures.
Swimming fish include every normal fish type, as well as shrimp. These will swim around in the water of your tank.
Bottom creatures will remain on the bottom of the tank. This type is divided once again between moving and stationary bottom creatures. Below, you can check out which creatures fit into each category.
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Stationary Creatures |
Moving Creatures |
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To put a fish in the tank, hold it in your hotbar and interact with the tank. This is similar to placing normal objects.
Fish Tank Types
There are five types of fish tanks, each with a different appearance. Below, you can find each fish tank, as well as what it holds and how to get it.
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Tank Type |
What It Holds |
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Small Fish Tank |
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Purchase from the Fish Shop for 500g |
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Modern Fish Tank |
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This can only be found in the Furniture Catalogue |
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Large Fish Tank |
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Purchase from the Fish Shop for 2,000g |
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Deluxe Fish Tank |
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Purchase from the Fish Shop for 5,000g |
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Aquatic Sanctuary |
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This can only be purchased from Mr. Qi for 20 Qi Gems |
Decorating Your Tank
Lastly, you can decorate your fish tank with coral, seaweed, and stone.
The small and modern tanks can only hold one of these decorations, while every other tank can hold one of each.
If you happen to have a Sea Urchin within the tank, you can also place a hat on it. This is the only creature that can wear a hat inside the tank.