Planet Zoo 2 Dolphinfish
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Dolphinfish in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Dolphinfish requirements
| Continent | Atlantic Ocean, Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
|---|---|
| Biome | Open Sea |
| Enclosure | Aquarium |
| Minimum area | Deep water 400 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Deep water 50 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | Not listed by Zoopedia |
| Temperature | 24 to 28 °C |
| Group size | 1–4 |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | Yes, not in the first Planet Zoo (all DLC included) |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Least concern |
At 400 m² of deep water, the Dolphinfish needs more deep water than 94% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.
Dolphinfish 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 (4 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep water | 400 m² | 50 m² | 550 m² |
Dolphinfish species facts
| Class | Ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (length) | 1 m |
Setup checklist for a Dolphinfish enclosure
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Dolphinfish as aquarium.
- Give the first animal at least Deep water 400 m², plus Deep water 50 m² for each additional animal.
- Keep the temperature within 24 to 28 °C and theme the area as Open Sea.
- Plan a group of 1 to 4 animals.
- Optionally add a thriving companion: Humphead Wrasse (shared 24–28 °C), Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark (shared 24–28 °C), Javanese Cownose Ray (shared 24–28 °C).
Animals that can live with the Dolphinfish
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Dolphinfish: 24 to 28 °C).
Thriving with (4)
- Humphead Wrasse (shared 24–28 °C)
- Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark (shared 24–28 °C)
- Javanese Cownose Ray (shared 24–28 °C)
- Ocellated Eagle Ray (shared 24–27 °C)
Neutral with (9)
- Blackspotted Puffer (shared 24–27 °C)
- Blacktip Reef Shark (shared 24–28 °C)
- Clown Triggerfish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Giant Grouper (shared 24–28 °C)
- Hawksbill Turtle (shared 24–28 °C)
- Ocean Sunfish (shared 24–25 °C)
- Red Lionfish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Sailfin Snapper (shared 24–28 °C)
- Sand Tiger Shark (shared 24–28 °C)
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 Dolphinfish 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: Great Hammerhead, Hawksbill Turtle, Moon Jelly, Humphead Wrasse.
FAQ
How much space does a Dolphinfish need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Deep water 400 m² for the Dolphinfish, plus Deep water 50 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does a Dolphinfish need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Dolphinfish needs a temperature of 24 to 28 °C and a group size of 1–4, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Dolphinfish in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 13 compatible species for the Dolphinfish. Thriving: Humphead Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Javanese Cownose Ray, Ocellated Eagle Ray. Neutral: Blackspotted Puffer, Blacktip Reef Shark, Clown Triggerfish, Giant Grouper, Hawksbill Turtle, Ocean Sunfish, Red Lionfish, Sailfin Snapper, Sand Tiger Shark.