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Planet Zoo 2 African Tigerfish
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the African Tigerfish in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
African Tigerfish requirements
| Continent | Africa |
|---|---|
| Biome | Lakes and Rivers |
| Enclosure | Aquarium, Exhibit |
| Minimum area | Deep water 100 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Deep water 30 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | Not listed by Zoopedia |
| Temperature | 22 to 30 °C |
| Group size | 1–5 |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | Yes, not in the first Planet Zoo (all DLC included) |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Least concern |
At 100 m² of deep water, the African Tigerfish needs more deep water than 61% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.
African Tigerfish space by area type
The Zoopedia gives a minimum for the first animal and an extra amount for each additional animal, per area type. The last column adds them up for the largest listed group (5 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep water | 100 m² | 30 m² | 220 m² |
African Tigerfish species facts
| Class | Ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii) |
|---|---|
| Shoaling | Yes, the Zoopedia marks it as a shoaling species |
Setup checklist for an African Tigerfish enclosure
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the African Tigerfish as aquarium, exhibit.
- Give the first animal at least Deep water 100 m², plus Deep water 30 m² for each additional animal.
- Keep the temperature within 22 to 30 °C and theme the area as Lakes and Rivers.
- Plan a group of 1 to 5 animals.
Animals that can live with the African Tigerfish
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the African Tigerfish, and no other species lists it. Plan it a space of its own.
Compare with
Put the African Tigerfish next to any other species, with the combined barrier for a shared habitat, in the animal comparison. See every pairing on what animals go together and all barrier specs on habitat requirements.
Animals from the same biome or continent: Blunthead Cichlid, Giant Slippery Frog, American Bullfrog, Axolotl.
FAQ
How much space does an African Tigerfish need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Deep water 100 m² for the African Tigerfish, plus Deep water 30 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does an African Tigerfish need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the African Tigerfish needs a temperature of 22 to 30 °C and a group size of 1–5, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with an African Tigerfish in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists no compatible species for the African Tigerfish, and no other species lists it.