Aquarium habitat
Red Lionfish · Planet Zoo 2
Red Lionfish 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 | Perciformes |
| Family | Scorpaenidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
| Biomes | Estuarine, Reef |
| Habitat type | Aquarium habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 0.34 m (length) |
| Adult weight | — |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 22°C to 28°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–20 |
| Group cap per sex | 19 / 19 |
| Salinity | Saltwater |
| Barrier strength grade | 2 |
| Barrier height | 1m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Sand 30–80%, Soil 0–50%, Rock 20–70%, Fine sand 25–80% |
| Periodic food cost | $199.00 |
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 22°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 1–20 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 | All offspring |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | Dolphinfish, Giant Grouper, 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: Bubble Blower - Airstone, Blood Scent Marker
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Red Lionfish
- 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 Red Lionfish need?
Aquarium habitat — biomes: Estuarine, Reef. Barrier grade 2, minimum height 1m.
What temperature does the Red Lionfish habitat need?
22°C to 28°C
How many Red Lionfish can live together?
1–20 mixed, cap per sex 19/19.
How long is the Red Lionfish gestation?
0 months, with an interbirth period of 6 months.