Aquarium habitat
Threespot Damselfish · Planet Zoo 2
Threespot Damselfish 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 | Blenniiformes |
| Family | Pomacentridae |
| Conservation status | Least Concern |
| Native range | Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
| Biomes | Mangrove, Reef, Mangrove, Reef |
| Habitat type | Aquarium habitat, Exhibit |
| 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 | $130.00 |
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 | 1 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, Blue and Gold Fusilier, Pacific Sardine, Indo-Pacific Sergeant, Palette Surgeonfish, Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips |
No compatible species reported
Enrichment that counts
- Food-based: Aquatic Feeder - Flakes, Conservation Topics, Reef Ecosystem Ambience, Diurnal Behaviour, Climate Change, Habitat Loss, Omnivore Diet, Ray-finned Fish Evolution, Threespot Damselfish Fact Sheet, Swimming Animals, Underwater Life Talk, Threespot Damselfish Name Plate
Next decision
- Open the welfare debugger prefilled with Threespot Damselfish
- 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 Threespot Damselfish need?
Aquarium habitat, Exhibit — biomes: Mangrove, Reef, Mangrove, Reef. Barrier grade —, minimum height —.
What temperature does the Threespot Damselfish habitat need?
24°C to 28°C
How many Threespot Damselfish can live together?
1–5 mixed, cap per sex —/—.
How long is the Threespot Damselfish gestation?
0 months, with an interbirth period of 3 months.