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Planet Zoo 2 Ocean Sunfish
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Ocean Sunfish in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Ocean Sunfish requirements
| Continent | Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
|---|---|
| Biome | Open Sea |
| Enclosure | Aquarium |
| Minimum area | Deep water 300 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Deep water 200 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | Not listed by Zoopedia |
| Temperature | 10 to 25 °C |
| Group size | 1–3 |
| New in Planet Zoo 2 | Yes, not in the first Planet Zoo (all DLC included) |
| Content | Base Game |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable |
At 300 m² of deep water, the Ocean Sunfish needs more deep water than 92% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.
Ocean Sunfish 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 (3 animals).
| Area type | Minimum | Each additional animal | Total for a group of 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deep water | 300 m² | 200 m² | 700 m² |
Ocean Sunfish species facts
| Class | Ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (height) | 2.5 m |
Setup checklist for an Ocean Sunfish enclosure
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Ocean Sunfish as aquarium.
- Give the first animal at least Deep water 300 m², plus Deep water 200 m² for each additional animal.
- Keep the temperature within 10 to 25 °C and theme the area as Open Sea.
- Plan a group of 1 to 3 animals.
Animals that can live with the Ocean Sunfish
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Ocean Sunfish: 10 to 25 °C).
Thriving with (0)
The Zoopedia lists no species in this group.
Neutral with (7)
- Blackspotted Puffer (shared 23–25 °C)
- Clown Triggerfish (shared 23–25 °C)
- Dolphinfish (shared 24–25 °C)
- Giant Grouper (shared 24–25 °C)
- Humphead Wrasse (shared 22–25 °C)
- Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark (shared 24–25 °C)
- Sailfin Snapper (shared 22–25 °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 Ocean Sunfish 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: Dolphinfish, Great Hammerhead, Hawksbill Turtle, Humphead Wrasse.
FAQ
How much space does an Ocean Sunfish need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Deep water 300 m² for the Ocean Sunfish, plus Deep water 200 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does an Ocean Sunfish need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Ocean Sunfish needs a temperature of 10 to 25 °C and a group size of 1–3, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with an Ocean Sunfish in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 7 compatible species for the Ocean Sunfish. Neutral: Blackspotted Puffer, Clown Triggerfish, Dolphinfish, Giant Grouper, Humphead Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Sailfin Snapper.