Dive Deep into Subnautica Alien Containment: Your Guide to Fishy Family Planning (and Avoiding Aquatic Overcrowding)
You built an underwater base in Subnautica. Great job! But what’s a base without fish? The Alien Containment unit is your underwater tank. It fosters life, sometimes more than you expect. Let’s explore fish reproduction in Alien Containment. Ensure your base stays organized.
The Miracle of Birth (in a Metal Box): Alien Containment Reproduction
Do fish in Subnautica have families? Yes, in your Alien Containment they can! Drop two fish of the same kind in, give them time, and you’ll see baby fish soon. It’s like setting up a fish dating app, with better results.
But there is a limit: each Alien Containment unit only holds ten creatures. Think of it as an underwater apartment with strict rules. Squeeze in an eleventh fish, and some fish will die. It’s harsh but true in the deep blue.
Feel like your condo is too small? You can stack Alien Containments. This way, you create a fish high-rise. Each stacked unit raises the living limit. , more fish means more responsibility and fish food.
Aquarium vs. Alien Containment: Decoration or Procreation?
Fauna Follies: Cuddlefish and Crashfish Quirks
Subnautica’s fauna has quirks. Some creatures don’t follow the breeding rules. Take Cuddlefish. They seem cute and social, but they don’t breed in Alien Containment. They prefer being solo. Maybe the idea of parenthood stresses them out.
And then there’s the Crashfish. Known for their explosive defense, they won’t cause chaos in Alien Containment. Here, they become peaceful. It’s like they are in an underwater anger class. It works well.
Leviathan Lineage: Eggs, Enzymes, and Enigmas
Leviathans are giants in Subnautica. Can you breed them in Alien Containment? Not quite. But, you can interact with Sea Emperor Leviathan eggs. Hatching them requires enzymes and a unique facility. It’s a complex process, almost like a ceremony.
Sea Emperor eggs are the only ones you can hatch. Other leviathan eggs are found in the wild like Reaper or Sea Treader eggs. These are just decor. They can’t be interacted with in-game, adding to leviathan mysteries.
General Fishy Business: The Birds and the Bees (and the Algae)
In nature, fish reproduction occurs in rhythm with seasons. Fish often breed in spring. Warmer water and longer days signal it’s time to mate. Home aquarists can mimic these conditions. Adjusting temperature and light can initiate breeding.
Most fish need both genders, but some can reproduce asexually. This happens through parthenogenesis. A female’s egg can develop without male involvement. It’s a unique variation in reproduction. Subnautica doesn’t elaborate on fish romantic lives, though.
Egg-cellent Energy: Eggs as Fuel and Future Fish
Eggs serve a purpose in Subnautica beyond producing baby fish. You can use eggs as fuel in your Bioreactor. Think of it as converting potential life into energy. However, eggs don’t produce much power compared to adult creatures.
After finding eggs, place them in Alien Containment. Wait for varying in-game time for them to hatch into smaller versions of adults. It’s a rewarding process for populating your containment unit.
Bioreactor Blues: The Cuddlefish Exception
Under the Bioreactor rules, Cuddlefish stand out. Their eggs can be used for fuel, but fully grown Cuddlefish cannot. They enjoy special protection as the game developers prohibited their use for power. So cuddle and play with them, but don’t think ing them as energy.
Creepvine Cultivation: Greenery in Your Glass House
Alien Containment units can grow flora, too. Creepvines can thrive within their walls. You can plant them in Exterior Growbeds or stack Alien Containments for Creepvines above. This creates a beautiful vertical garden, enhancing your base’s scenery.
Now you have a guide for fish reproduction in Alien Containment. You’re ready to be a responsible underwater landlord. Manage populations and avoid overcrowding. tenant limits, and don’t turn Cuddlefish into biofuel. Enjoy diving and breeding!
