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Planet Zoo 2 Sailfin Snapper
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Sailfin Snapper in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Sailfin Snapper requirements
| Continent | Asia, Oceania |
|---|---|
| Biome | Reef |
| Enclosure | Aquarium |
| Minimum area | Deep water 40 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Deep water 40 m² |
| Shelter area per animal | Not listed by Zoopedia |
| Temperature | 22 to 29 °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 | Least concern |
At 40 m² of deep water, the Sailfin Snapper needs more deep water than 14% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.
Sailfin Snapper 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 | 40 m² | 40 m² | 400 m² |
Sailfin Snapper species facts
| Class | Ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii) |
|---|---|
| Adult size (length) | 0.5 m |
Setup checklist for a Sailfin Snapper enclosure
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Sailfin Snapper as aquarium.
- Give the first animal at least Deep water 40 m², plus Deep water 40 m² for each additional animal.
- Keep the temperature within 22 to 29 °C and theme the area as Reef.
- Plan a group of 1 to 10 animals.
- Optionally add a thriving companion: Humphead Wrasse (shared 22–29 °C), Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark (shared 24–29 °C), Javanese Cownose Ray (shared 24–29 °C).
Animals that can live with the Sailfin Snapper
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Sailfin Snapper: 22 to 29 °C).
Thriving with (4)
- Humphead Wrasse (shared 22–29 °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 23–27 °C)
- Blacktip Reef Shark (shared 22–28 °C)
- Clown Triggerfish (shared 23–29 °C)
- Dolphinfish (shared 24–28 °C)
- Giant Grouper (shared 24–29 °C)
- Hawksbill Turtle (shared 22–29 °C)
- Ocean Sunfish (shared 22–25 °C)
- Red Lionfish (shared 22–28 °C)
- Sand Tiger Shark (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 Sailfin Snapper 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: Hawksbill Turtle, Blackspotted Puffer, Blacktip Reef Shark, Blue and Gold Fusilier.
FAQ
How much space does a Sailfin Snapper need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Deep water 40 m² for the Sailfin Snapper, plus Deep water 40 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does a Sailfin Snapper need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Sailfin Snapper needs a temperature of 22 to 29 °C and a group size of 1–10, according to the official Zoopedia.
What animals can live with a Sailfin Snapper in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 13 compatible species for the Sailfin Snapper. Thriving: Humphead Wrasse, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark, Javanese Cownose Ray, Ocellated Eagle Ray. Neutral: Blackspotted Puffer, Blacktip Reef Shark, Clown Triggerfish, Dolphinfish, Giant Grouper, Hawksbill Turtle, Ocean Sunfish, Red Lionfish, Sand Tiger Shark.