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Planet Zoo 2 Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips requirements
| Continent | Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
|---|---|
| Biome | Estuarine, Reef |
| Enclosure | Aquarium |
| Minimum area | Deep water 100 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Deep water 30 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | Not listed by Zoopedia |
| Temperature | 24 to 28 °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 Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips needs more deep water than 61% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.
Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips 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 |
Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips species facts
| Class | Ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii) |
|---|---|
| Shoaling | Yes, the Zoopedia marks it as a shoaling species |
Setup checklist for an Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips enclosure
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips as aquarium.
- Give the first animal at least Deep water 100 m², plus Deep water 30 m² for each additional animal.
- Keep the temperature within 24 to 28 °C and theme the area as Estuarine, Reef.
- Plan a group of 1 to 5 animals.
Animals that can live with the Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips: 24 to 28 °C).
Thriving with (0)
The Zoopedia lists no species in this group.
Neutral with (12)
- Blue and Gold Fusilier (shared 24–28 °C)
- Bluespine Unicornfish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Clown Anemonefish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Golden Trevally (shared 24–28 °C)
- Indo-Pacific Sergeant (shared 24–28 °C)
- Longfin Batfish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Pacific Bluefin Tuna (shared 24–26 °C)
- Pacific Sardine (shared 24–26 °C)
- Palette Surgeonfish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Schooling Bannerfish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Threespot Damselfish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Yellow Tang (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.
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Animals from the same biome or continent: Blacktip Reef Shark, Giant Grouper, Golden Trevally, Hawksbill Turtle.
FAQ
How much space does an Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Deep water 100 m² for the Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips, plus Deep water 30 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does an Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips needs a temperature of 24 to 28 °C and a group size of 1–5, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with an Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 12 compatible species for the Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips. Neutral: Blue and Gold Fusilier, Bluespine Unicornfish, Clown Anemonefish, Golden Trevally, Indo-Pacific Sergeant, Longfin Batfish, Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Pacific Sardine, Palette Surgeonfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Threespot Damselfish, Yellow Tang.