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Planet Zoo 2 Giant Grouper
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Giant Grouper in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Giant Grouper requirements
| Continent | Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
|---|---|
| Biome | Estuarine, Mangrove, Reef |
| Enclosure | Aquarium |
| Minimum area | Deep water 150 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Deep water 150 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | Not listed by Zoopedia |
| Temperature | 24 to 29 °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 | Data deficient |
At 150 m² of deep water, the Giant Grouper needs more deep water than 81% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.
Giant Grouper 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 | 150 m² | 150 m² | 750 m² |
Giant Grouper species facts
| Class | Ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (length) | 1 m |
Setup checklist for a Giant Grouper enclosure
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Giant Grouper as aquarium.
- Give the first animal at least Deep water 150 m², plus Deep water 150 m² for each additional animal.
- Keep the temperature within 24 to 29 °C and theme the area as Estuarine, Mangrove, Reef.
- Plan a group of 1 to 5 animals.
- Optionally add a thriving companion: Humphead Wrasse (shared 24–29 °C), Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark (shared 24–29 °C), Javanese Cownose Ray (shared 24–29 °C).
Animals that can live with the Giant Grouper
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Giant Grouper: 24 to 29 °C).
Thriving with (4)
- Humphead Wrasse (shared 24–29 °C)
- Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark (shared 24–29 °C)
- Javanese Cownose Ray (shared 24–29 °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 24–29 °C)
- Dolphinfish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Hawksbill Turtle (shared 24–29 °C)
- Ocean Sunfish (shared 24–25 °C)
- Red Lionfish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Sailfin Snapper (shared 24–29 °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 Giant Grouper 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: Blacktip Reef Shark, Hawksbill Turtle, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Golden Trevally.
FAQ
How much space does a Giant Grouper need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Deep water 150 m² for the Giant Grouper, plus Deep water 150 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does a Giant Grouper need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Giant Grouper needs a temperature of 24 to 29 °C and a group size of 1–5, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Giant Grouper in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 13 compatible species for the Giant Grouper. Thriving: Humphead Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Javanese Cownose Ray, Ocellated Eagle Ray. Neutral: Blackspotted Puffer, Blacktip Reef Shark, Clown Triggerfish, Dolphinfish, Hawksbill Turtle, Ocean Sunfish, Red Lionfish, Sailfin Snapper, Sand Tiger Shark.