Aquarium habitat
Blunthead Cichlid · Planet Zoo 2
Blunthead Cichlid in Planet Zoo 2: habitat type, biomes, barrier grade, space, temperature, group limits and breeding values — the numbers you need before you place the first rock.
At a glance
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Class | Actinopterygii |
| Order | Cichliformes |
| Family | Cichlidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Africa, Africa |
| Biomes | Lakes and Rivers, Lakes and Rivers |
| Habitat type | Aquarium habitat, Exhibit |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | — |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 24°C to 27°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–5 |
| Salinity | Freshwater |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Periodic food cost | $120.00 |
What this means for the build
- Keep the habitat between 24°C to 27°C; heaters and coolers are a running cost, not a one-off.
- Group size runs 1–5 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 1 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 1 months |
| Interbirth period | 5 months |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | Giant Gourami, Clown Loach, Boeseman's Rainbowfish |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Aquatic Feeder - Flakes, Conservation Topics, Freshwater Ecosystem Ambience, Cathemeral Behaviour, Herbivore Diet, Ray-finned Fish Evolution, Blunthead Cichlid Fact Sheet, Swimming Animals, Underwater Life Talk, Pollution, Overexploitation, Climate Change
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Blunthead Cichlid
- Sequence research, welfare and breeding for this species
- Check release readiness for this species
Source and version
Zoopedia record captured 2026-10-17 — official Zoopedia entry. Values change with patches; check the version before acting.
FAQ
FAQ
Common questions about this topic.
What habitat does the Blunthead Cichlid need?
Aquarium habitat, Exhibit — biomes: Lakes and Rivers, Lakes and Rivers. Barrier grade —, minimum height —.
What temperature does the Blunthead Cichlid habitat need?
24°C to 27°C
How many Blunthead Cichlid can live together?
1–5 mixed, cap per sex —/—.
How long is the Blunthead Cichlid gestation?
1 months, with an interbirth period of 5 months.