SUBNAUTICA / CREATURES

Bladderfish

A small purple fish that can be converted into filtered water early on.

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OVERVIEW

Understanding Bladderfish

A small purple fish that can be converted into filtered water early on.

This is an original reference for the first Subnautica. Your current depth rating, oxygen, available tools and navigation route determine when an objective is practical. Follow actual in-game PDA and Fabricator information for any values that vary by version.

PRACTICAL APPROACH

How to use this information

Collect several when establishing an early hydration routine near Lifepod 5.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Do not rely on random fish catches alone once deeper expeditions become routine.

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