Aquarium habitat
Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips · Planet Zoo 2
Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips 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 | Acanthuriformes |
| Family | Haemulidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
| Biomes | Estuarine, Reef |
| Habitat type | Aquarium habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | — |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 24°C to 28°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–5 |
| Salinity | Saltwater |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Periodic food cost | $132.00 |
What this means for the build
- Keep the habitat between 24°C to 28°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 | 2 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 0 months |
| Interbirth period | 3 months |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | Clown Anemonefish, Schooling Bannerfish, Longfin Batfish, Threespot Damselfish, Blue and Gold Fusilier, Pacific Sardine, Indo-Pacific Sergeant, Palette Surgeonfish |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Aquatic Feeder - Flakes, Conservation Topics, Reef Ecosystem Ambience, Nocturnal Behaviour, Carnivore Diet, Ray-finned Fish Evolution, Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips Fact Sheet, Swimming Animals, Underwater Life Talk, Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips Name Plate, Lifecycle, The Indian Ocean oriental sweetlips lives solitarily, in pairs or in small groups and is not a particularly social species.
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips
- 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 Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips need?
Aquarium habitat — biomes: Estuarine, Reef. Barrier grade —, minimum height —.
What temperature does the Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips habitat need?
24°C to 28°C
How many Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips can live together?
1–5 mixed, cap per sex —/—.
How long is the Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips gestation?
0 months, with an interbirth period of 3 months.