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Summon Tropical Fish Command

Copy the /summon command for Tropical Fish in Minecraft Java 26.2 and Bedrock 26.32. Grab the default command below, or use the builder to set position and options.

Default command

Java/summon minecraft:tropical_fish ~ ~ ~
Bedrock/summon tropical_fish ~ ~ ~

With custom name

Java/summon minecraft:tropical_fish ~ ~ ~ {CustomName:'"Tropical Fish"'}

Custom names via NBT are Java-only. On Bedrock, use a name tag after summoning.

Customize in the builder

JavaSwitch edition using the selector in the header.
tropical fish
/summon minecraft:tropical_fish ~ ~ ~

Frequently asked questions

How do I summon a Tropical Fish in Minecraft?
Enable cheats or use OP, open chat with T or /, paste /summon minecraft:tropical_fish ~ ~ ~ (Java) or /summon tropical_fish ~ ~ ~ (Bedrock), and press Enter. The Tropical Fish spawns at your feet.
Does the summon Tropical Fish command work on Bedrock Edition?
Yes — use /summon tropical_fish ~ ~ ~. Bedrock uses the same entity IDs without the "minecraft:" prefix and does not support NBT arguments like custom names in the summon command.
Why does my summoned Tropical Fish despawn?
Mobs despawn when no players are nearby. On Java Edition, add {PersistenceRequired:1b} to the summon command to prevent it. On Bedrock, use a name tag on the mob after summoning.
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