Overview
Fringetail Glowfish is a bioluminescent fish species in Starsand Island, found exclusively in the Spore Cascade zone within the Moonlit Forest. It is recognizable by its fringed tail fins that emit a soft glow in the underground darkness. The Fringetail Glowfish is one of three Glowfish variants that inhabit the Spore Cascade, alongside the Comet Glowfish and the Pearl Glowfish. It is a Spring-only catch, so timing your Moonlit Forest visits is essential.
Catch Details
Property | Value |
|---|---|
Species | Fringetail Glowfish |
Zone | |
Season | Spring |
Weather | Sunny, Rainy |
Time | 06:00 - 02:00 |
Bait | |
Sell Price | 124 Coins |
Oxygen (Fish Pond) | 1 |
The Fringetail Glowfish has a generous 20-hour window from 06:00 to 02:00, but it only appears during Spring. Since the Moonlit Forest is an underground area, weather conditions on the surface still affect spawns. Both sunny and rainy days produce results. The fish responds exclusively to Veggie Bait.
How to Catch
The Spore Cascade is an underground fishing spot inside the Moonlit Forest. To reach it, you must progress through the Exploration Club and unlock access to the Moonlit Forest dungeon. Once inside, navigate to the Spore Cascade water body. Equip Veggie Bait (crafted at the Chopper II from crops or foraged plants) and chum the water to attract fish shadows. Use a mid-tier or better Fishing Rod for comfortable hookups.
Cooking and Processing
Fringetail Glowfish can be processed into Fish Fillet at the Separator. Fish Fillet is used across many cooking recipes:
Recipe | Ingredients | Buff |
|---|---|---|
3x Fish Fillet | None | |
4x Fish Fillet, 2x Leek | Never Skunked | |
5x Fish Fillet, 2x Pepper, 1x Fine Salt, 2x Cooking Oil | None |
Fish Pond
Fringetail Glowfish can be placed in a Fish Pond for breeding. It requires 1 oxygen unit per fish. Keep the pond oxygenated and stocked with fish food. After 1 to 2 in-game days, eggs should appear.
Other Spore Cascade Fish
The Spore Cascade zone contains several Glowfish species. Each appears in a different season:
Species | Season | Bait |
|---|---|---|
Spring | Veggie Bait | |
Summer | Veggie Bait | |
Autumn | Veggie Bait |
Tips
Fringetail Glowfish is Spring-only. Do not waste time visiting the Spore Cascade in other seasons looking for this species.
Bring plenty of Veggie Bait before entering the Moonlit Forest, as there is no crafting station inside the dungeon.
At 124 Coins per fish, it sells for a solid price. The Merchant Ship pays 248 Coins (200% value).
Catching all three Glowfish variants (Fringetail, Comet, Pearl) contributes to your Islandpedia Aquatic Life stamps.