Pets and Crates in Net a Fish
Ocean versus Abyss crates, pet hunting bonuses, and when +1 Pet Slot is worth it.
Pets are the passive hunting half of Net a Fish progression. While you cast nets and fill the showcase pool, equipped pets seek fish and add money bonuses that stack with your dock income. Pets do not come from normal casts. They hatch from Ocean Crates and Abyss Crates, which you earn from codes, events, milestones, and shop offers. This guide explains crate priorities, pet slots, how pets differ from helpers, and how to fold companions into rebirth and upgrade plans.
Ocean Crates versus Abyss Crates
Ocean Crates are the common pet source. Many visit-milestone and promo codes dump Ocean Crates into your inventory early; redeem them from the Codes list as soon as codes unlock after your first catch. Ocean pets fill your first slot quickly so you are never fishing completely alone.
Abyss Crates are the rarer crate tier. They appear less often on code tables and event rewards, and they are more likely to produce stronger companion rolls. When a code or update offers a choice between many Ocean Crates and a single Abyss Crate, read the current patch notes on Updates, but as a default mid-game player you usually want at least some Abyss openings once your first pet slot is filled with a usable Ocean hatch.
Exact hatch tables are not always published. Treat crates as a gacha layer on top of deterministic net upgrades. Keep opening Ocean crates while grinding, and save Abyss crates for sessions where you can immediately equip an upgrade if it lands.
Pet slots and the +1 Pet Slot pass
By default you equip one pet. The +1 Pet Slot game pass (commonly listed around 399 Robux) lets you run two pets at once. Both hunt for fish, and the second pet’s money bonus adds on top of the first. That double hunt plus stacked money bonus is one of the strongest quality-of-life purchases in the game once your showcase and nets are already online.
If you are still saving for Titanium Net or your first rebirth, spend cash on Upgrades before buying pet passes. If you already rebirth regularly and your bottleneck is AFK catch rate, +1 Pet Slot often beats cosmetic spends. Compare the full pass list on game passes before you buy.
Extra Showcase and money passes multiply whatever pets help you catch. Pets do not replace a strong showcase lineup; they feed it. After new hatches, revisit Equip Best and Fusion so duplicates become Shiny or Gold display pieces.
Pets are not helpers
The dock Fisherman, Spear Gun, and Boat are helpers upgraded with cash in the Upgrades UI. Helpers Luck and Crew and Dock Skill Tree nodes affect those machines. Pets are a separate companion layer from crates. Players often waste Helpers Luck upgrades expecting pet odds to rise; they will not. Put Crew skill points into helper nodes when machines are active, and treat pet power as crate luck plus equipped pet stats.
Read Getting Started if you have not yet stabilized showcase income. Pets shine after the pool is paying; they struggle to carry a player who still sells every catch.
How pets fit the money loop
- Redeem codes for Ocean or Abyss Crates.
- Hatch and equip the best pet you own.
- Keep casting; pets add catches in the background.
- Place new high-value fish into the showcase; fuse duplicates.
- Optionally buy +1 Pet Slot so two pets hunt and stack money bonuses.
- Rebirth when ready; pets remain while cash resets—see Rebirth.
During Events such as Wave Rush or Lucky Tide, leave pets equipped. Event multipliers apply to the frenzy of fish entering the river; more active hunters mean more rolls inside the window. Boss events like Megalodon or Kraken still depend on your net and preparation more than pet rarity, but pets help refill the cooler afterward.
Choosing which pet to keep equipped
Prefer pets that fix your bottleneck: catch rate for fish gates, money bonus for cash gates. With two slots, pair a hunter with a money pet. Rank options on the pets tier list and tier list hub, and keep legendaries via the fish rarity tier list. Avoid shady free-pet sites; if you use automation, stick to Scripts and never share passwords.
Crate farming tips
Clear new code batches the day they drop. Spend cash on nets and luck first so crate-caught rares are keepable. After hatching, compare the new pet to your equipped one and swap if the bonus is higher. Combine crate sessions with Shimmer Surge or luck events when you can.
Long-term pet plan
Early game: hatch Ocean Crates, equip a clear bonus, and finish Cotton or Titanium nets before Robux pets. Mid game: buy +1 Pet Slot if you play daily, open Abyss Crates during events, and align pets with Skill Tree spends after Rebirth. Late game: keep two strong pets, refresh after balance patches on Updates, and prioritize showcase fusion over vanity.
Pets will not replace a disciplined upgrade order, but a second hunter with stacked money bonus turns idle minutes into progress. Hatch often, equip deliberately, and feed the same showcase engine that carries every other system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers for Net a Fish players.
How do I get pets in Net a Fish?
Hatch them from Ocean Crates and Abyss Crates. Crates come from codes, events, and other rewards—not from ordinary net casts.
What does the +1 Pet Slot pass do?
For about 399 Robux it lets you equip two pets at once. Both hunt fish, and the second pet's money bonus adds to the first.
Are pets the same as Fisherman helpers?
No. Fisherman, Spear Gun, and Boat are cash-upgraded helpers. Pets hatch from crates and use a separate equipment slot system.
Should I open Ocean or Abyss Crates first?
Open Ocean Crates early to fill your first slot. Prioritize Abyss Crates when you already have a usable pet and want stronger rolls.
Do pets survive rebirth?
Owned pets remain after rebirth while cash resets. Re-equip them after the reset and continue hunting toward the next fish gate.