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Planet Zoo 2 Threespot Damselfish
Habitat size, temperature, group size and compatible animals for the Threespot Damselfish in Planet Zoo 2, from the official Zoopedia, checked 2026-10-14.
Threespot Damselfish requirements
| Continent | Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean |
|---|---|
| Biome | Mangrove, Reef |
| Enclosure | Aquarium, Exhibit |
| Minimum area | Deep water 50 m² |
| Extra area per additional animal | Deep water 15 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 50 m² of deep water, the Threespot Damselfish needs more deep water than 17% of the other 36 Planet Zoo 2 aquarium animals with a listed minimum.
Threespot Damselfish 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 | 50 m² | 15 m² | 110 m² |
Threespot Damselfish species facts
| Class | Ray-finned fish (Actinopterygii) |
|---|---|
| Shoaling | Yes, the Zoopedia marks it as a shoaling species |
Setup checklist for a Threespot Damselfish enclosure
- Choose the enclosure: the Zoopedia lists the Threespot Damselfish as aquarium, exhibit.
- Give the first animal at least Deep water 50 m², plus Deep water 15 m² for each additional animal.
- Keep the temperature within 24 to 28 °C and theme the area as Mangrove, Reef.
- Plan a group of 1 to 5 animals.
Animals that can live with the Threespot Damselfish
Next to each species: the temperature range both animals accept, from their Zoopedia ranges (Threespot Damselfish: 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)
- Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips (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)
- 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.
Compare with
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Animals from the same biome or continent: Blacktip Reef Shark, Giant Grouper, Hawksbill Turtle, Indo-Pacific Leopard Shark.
FAQ
How much space does a Threespot Damselfish need in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists a minimum area of Deep water 50 m² for the Threespot Damselfish, plus Deep water 15 m² for each additional animal.
What temperature does a Threespot Damselfish need in Planet Zoo 2?
In Planet Zoo 2 the Threespot Damselfish 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 a Threespot Damselfish in Planet Zoo 2?
The official Zoopedia lists 12 compatible species for the Threespot Damselfish. Neutral: Blue and Gold Fusilier, Bluespine Unicornfish, Clown Anemonefish, Golden Trevally, Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips, Indo-Pacific Sergeant, Longfin Batfish, Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Pacific Sardine, Palette Surgeonfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Yellow Tang.