Aquarium habitat
Pacific Sardine · Planet Zoo 2
Pacific Sardine 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 | Clupeiformes |
| Family | Alosidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
| Biomes | Open Sea |
| Habitat type | Aquarium habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | — |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 15°C to 26°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–3 |
| Salinity | Brackish to saltwater |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Periodic food cost | $124.00 |
What this means for the build
- Keep the habitat between 15°C to 26°C; heaters and coolers are a running cost, not a one-off.
- Group size runs 1–3 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 3 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 0 months |
| Interbirth period | 11 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, Indo-Pacific Sergeant, Palette Surgeonfish, Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Aquatic Feeder - Flakes, Conservation Topics, Ocean Ecosystem Ambience, Nocturnal Behaviour, Overexploitation, Omnivore Diet, Ray-finned Fish Evolution, Pacific Sardine Fact Sheet, Swimming Animals, Underwater Life Talk, Pacific Sardine Name Plate, Lifecycle
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Pacific Sardine
- 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 Pacific Sardine need?
Aquarium habitat — biomes: Open Sea. Barrier grade —, minimum height —.
What temperature does the Pacific Sardine habitat need?
15°C to 26°C
How many Pacific Sardine can live together?
1–3 mixed, cap per sex —/—.
How long is the Pacific Sardine gestation?
0 months, with an interbirth period of 11 months.