Aquarium habitat
Sailfin Snapper · Planet Zoo 2
Sailfin Snapper 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 | Lutjanidae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Asia, Australasia |
| Biomes | Reef |
| Habitat type | Aquarium habitat |
| Content pack | Base game |
| Adult size | 0.5 m (length) |
| Adult weight | 1.3 kg |
Care requirements
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Habitat temperature | 22°C to 29°C |
| Group size (mixed) | 1–10 |
| Group cap per sex | 1 / 10 |
| Salinity | Saltwater |
| Barrier strength grade | 1 |
| Barrier height | 1m |
| Climb-proof barrier | No |
| Water barrier allowed | No |
| Terrain mix | Sand 30–80%, Soil 0–20%, Rock 20–70% |
| Periodic food cost | $126.00 |
What this means for the build
- Barrier strength grade 1 with a minimum height of 1m is the Zoopedia requirement for this species.
- Keep the habitat between 22°C to 29°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 1–10 mixed; overstocking shows up first as social welfare warnings.
Lifecycle and breeding
| Requirement | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Age of sexual maturity | 4 years |
| Gestation / incubation | 0 months |
| Interbirth period | 6 months |
| Litter size | 1-6 |
| Reproduction difficulty | Easy |
| Age of sterility | Death |
| Mating system | Promiscuous |
| Offspring dispersal | All offspring |
Companion species
| Field | Verified value |
|---|---|
| Neutral with | Dolphinfish, Giant Grouper, Red Lionfish, Blackspotted Puffer, Javanese Cownose Ray, Ocellated Eagle Ray, Blacktip Reef Shark, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Suspended Bait
- Habitat: Submarine Buoy, Bubble Blower - Airstone
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Sailfin Snapper
- 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 Sailfin Snapper need?
Aquarium habitat — biomes: Reef. Barrier grade 1, minimum height 1m.
What temperature does the Sailfin Snapper habitat need?
22°C to 29°C
How many Sailfin Snapper can live together?
1–10 mixed, cap per sex 1/10.
How long is the Sailfin Snapper gestation?
0 months, with an interbirth period of 6 months.