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Planet Zoo 2 Clown Triggerfish

Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Clown Triggerfish in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.

Clown Triggerfish requirements

ContinentIndian Ocean, Pacific Ocean
BiomeReef
EnclosureAquarium
Minimum areaDeep water 16 m²
Extra area per additional animalDeep water 16 m²
Shelter area per animalNot listed by Zoopedia
Temperature23 to 30 °C
Group size1–2
New in Planet Zoo 2Yes, not in the first Planet Zoo (all DLC included)
ContentBase Game
Conservation statusLeast concern

At 16 m² of deep water, the Clown Triggerfish needs more deep water than 0% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.

Clown Triggerfish 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 (2 animals).

Area typeMinimumEach additional animalTotal for a group of 2
Deep water16 m²16 m²32 m²

Clown Triggerfish species facts

ClassRay-finned fish (Actinopterygii)
Adult size (length)0.4 m

Setup checklist for a Clown Triggerfish enclosure

  1. Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Clown Triggerfish as aquarium.
  2. Give the first animal at least Deep water 16 m², plus Deep water 16 m² for each additional animal.
  3. Keep the temperature within 23 to 30 °C and theme the area as Reef.
  4. Plan a group of 1 to 2 animals.
  5. Optionally add a thriving companion: Humphead Wrasse (shared 23–30 °C), Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark (shared 24–29 °C), Javanese Cownose Ray (shared 24–30 °C).

Animals that can live with the Clown Triggerfish

Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Clown Triggerfish: 23 to 30 °C).

Thriving with (4)

Neutral with (9)

A pair counts as thriving if either animal's Zoopedia page lists it as thriving. A shared tank still has to suit every species in it.

Compare with

Put the Clown Triggerfish 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: Blackspotted Puffer, Blacktip Reef Shark, Blue and Gold Fusilier, Bluespine Unicornfish.

FAQ

How much space does a Clown Triggerfish need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Deep water 16 m² for the Clown Triggerfish, plus Deep water 16 m² for each additional animal.

What temperature does a Clown Triggerfish need in Planet Zoo 2?

In Planet Zoo 2 the Clown Triggerfish needs a temperature of 23 to 30 °C and a group size of 1–2, according to the official Zoopedia.

What animals can live with a Clown Triggerfish in Planet Zoo 2?

The official Zoopedia lists 13 compatible species for the Clown Triggerfish. Thriving: Humphead Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Javanese Cownose Ray, Ocellated Eagle Ray. Neutral: Blackspotted Puffer, Blacktip Reef Shark, Dolphinfish, Giant Grouper, Hawksbill Turtle, Ocean Sunfish, Red Lionfish, Sailfin Snapper, Sand Tiger Shark.