Aquarium habitat
Dolphinfish · Planet Zoo 2
Dolphinfish 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 | Carangiformes |
| Family | Coryphaenidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
| Biomes | Open Sea |
| Habitat type | Aquarium habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 1 m (length) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 24°C to 28°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–4 |
| Group cap per sex | 3 / 3 |
| Salinity | Saltwater |
| Barrier strength grade | 2 |
| Barrier height | 1m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Sand 30–100%, Soil 0–70%, Rock 0–20% |
| Periodic food cost | $197.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 2 with a minimum height of 1m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Keep the habitat between 24°C to 28°C; heaters and coolers are a running cost, not a one-off.
- Terrain mix must stay inside the ranges in the table: welfare checks the painted surface, not the object list.
- Group size runs 1–4 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 1 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 0 months |
| Interbirth period | 6 months |
| Litter size | 1-5 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
| Mating system | Promiscuous |
| Offspring dispersal | None |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | Giant Grouper, Red Lionfish, Blackspotted Puffer, Javanese Cownose Ray, Ocellated Eagle Ray, Blacktip Reef Shark, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Sand Tiger Shark |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Suspended Bait
- Habitat: Submarine Buoy, Blood Scent Marker, Bubble Blower - Airstone
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Dolphinfish
- 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 Dolphinfish need?
Aquarium habitat — biomes: Open Sea. Barrier grade 2, minimum height 1m.
What temperature does the Dolphinfish habitat need?
24°C to 28°C
How many Dolphinfish can live together?
1–4 mixed, cap per sex 3/3.
How long is the Dolphinfish gestation?
0 months, with an interbirth period of 6 months.