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Planet Zoo 2 Humphead Wrasse
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Humphead Wrasse in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Humphead Wrasse requirements
| Continent | Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
|---|---|
| Biome | Open Sea, Reef |
| Enclosure | Aquarium |
| Minimum area | Deep water 60 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Deep water 12.5 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | Not listed by Zoopedia |
| Temperature | 22 to 30 °C |
| Group size | 1–10 |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | Yes, not in the first Planet Zoo (all DLC included) |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Endangered |
At 60 m² of deep water, the Humphead Wrasse needs more deep water than 56% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.
Humphead Wrasse 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 (10 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep water | 60 m² | 12.5 m² | 172.5 m² |
Humphead Wrasse species facts
| Class | Ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (nose-to-rump length) | male 2 m, female 1.45 m |
Setup checklist for a Humphead Wrasse enclosure
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Humphead Wrasse as aquarium.
- Give the first animal at least Deep water 60 m², plus Deep water 12.5 m² for each additional animal.
- Keep the temperature within 22 to 30 °C and theme the area as Open Sea, Reef.
- Plan a group of 1 to 10 animals.
- Optionally add a thriving companion: Blackspotted Puffer (shared 23–27 °C), Blacktip Reef Shark (shared 22–28 °C), Clown Triggerfish (shared 23–30 °C).
Animals that can live with the Humphead Wrasse
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Humphead Wrasse: 22 to 30 °C).
Thriving with (11)
- Blackspotted Puffer (shared 23–27 °C)
- Blacktip Reef Shark (shared 22–28 °C)
- Clown Triggerfish (shared 23–30 °C)
- Dolphinfish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Giant Grouper (shared 24–29 °C)
- Hawksbill Turtle (shared 22–30 °C)
- Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark (shared 24–29 °C)
- Javanese Cownose Ray (shared 24–30 °C)
- Ocellated Eagle Ray (shared 24–27 °C)
- Sailfin Snapper (shared 22–29 °C)
- Sand Tiger Shark (shared 22–28 °C)
Neutral with (2)
- Ocean Sunfish (shared 22–25 °C)
- Red Lionfish (shared 22–28 °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 Humphead Wrasse 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, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Indo-Pacific Sergeant.
FAQ
How much space does a Humphead Wrasse need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Deep water 60 m² for the Humphead Wrasse, plus Deep water 12.5 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does a Humphead Wrasse need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Humphead Wrasse needs a temperature of 22 to 30 °C and a group size of 1–10, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Humphead Wrasse in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 13 compatible species for the Humphead Wrasse. Thriving: Blackspotted Puffer, Blacktip Reef Shark, Clown Triggerfish, Dolphinfish, Giant Grouper, Hawksbill Turtle, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Javanese Cownose Ray, Ocellated Eagle Ray, Sailfin Snapper, Sand Tiger Shark. Neutral: Ocean Sunfish, Red Lionfish.