Algae Pools were a limited-time event in Fisch that has now concluded. This guide covers how the event worked and what it offered for players who participated.

What Were Algae Pools?

Algae Pools were special server-wide events that spawned automatically every 15–30 minutes. When a pool appeared, the entire server received a notification message. Depending on the location and server population, one or two catchable algae would appear before the pool disappeared.

Locations and Algae Types

Four unique algae types spawned across different locations in Fisch:

  • Ancient Algae — spawned at Ancient Isle
  • Mushgrove Algae — spawned at Mushgrove Swamp
  • Snowcap Algae — spawned at Snowcap Island
  • Forsaken Algae — spawned at Forsaken Shores

All four types were marked as limited-time items, and when hooked, they displayed a special indicator above the player's head and played a distinct bell sound.

How the Event Worked

Here's what happened when an Algae Pool spawned:

  1. A server-wide message announced the pool's appearance.
  2. The pool appeared at one of the four locations based on random selection.
  3. One or two algae became available to catch, depending on player count.
  4. The pool disappeared after either the algae were caught or 15 minutes passed, whichever came first.
💡 Tip — Algae Pool spawns were predictable: they always appeared at xx:15 and xx:45 on the server clock. Checking the server uptime helped players anticipate the next spawn.

Rewards from Dr. Glimmerfin

At Moosewood, Dr. Glimmerfin offered rewards for turning in each of the four algae types. Players received rewards in this order:

  1. Turn in any algae → Glimmerfin's Pupil title
  2. Turn in a second algae type → Glimmer Bobber
  3. Turn in a third algae type → Firework Rod
  4. Turn in all four algae types → Dr. Glimmerfin's Boat
💡 Tip — Sundial totems did not affect Algae Pool spawn rates, so boosting spawn rate elsewhere wouldn't help predict or speed up these events.

Why Algae Are Unavailable Now

The Algae Pools event has ended and none of the four algae types can be obtained anymore. Players cannot find them in the Bestiary, and the pools no longer spawn on servers. If you missed the event, these items remain unavailable in the game.

The event stands as a unique moment in Fisch's history—a special, time-limited opportunity that rewarded active players who caught the spawns and completed Dr. Glimmerfin's collection.