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Golden Trevally in Planet Zoo 2

Golden Trevally Habitat Requirements

Gnathanodon speciosus · Ray-finned fish · Base game

Ray-finned fish Indian OceanPacific Ocean EstuarineReef Base game
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Habitat needs

Exported 2026-10-05
Temperature 24–30°C
−40−2002040 °C
Official
Group size 1–5animals Official
Barrier — Not applicable Not applicable
Deep swimming space 100 +30 for each extra animal Official
Salinity Saltwater Official
Biome Estuarine + Reef Indo-Pacific reefs and coasts · Indian Ocean, Pacific Ocean Official

Aquarium animals use tank space, not land area. The official data gives swimming space without a unit; compare values between species rather than reading them as square metres.

Group rules

Official
Preferred group
1–5
Temperament
Neutral
Guest walkthrough
Not allowed

This species has no separate bachelor or mixed-group limits in the official data.

Breeding and lifespan

Official
Breeding difficulty
Easy
Gestation / incubation
0.01 yr
Interbirth period
0.99 yr
Sexual maturity
2.5 yr
Juvenile
2.5 yr
Adult
12.5 yr
Elderly
10yr
Food cost per period
129

Life stages and breeding times are given in years in the official data.

Compatible animals

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From the official Zoopedia "Cohabitation Options" lists. A pair counts if either animal lists the other.

Enrichment items

Official

Enrichment

None listed.

Food enrichment

  • Aquatic Feeder - Fish

Size, status and colour morphs

Official
IUCN status
Least Concern
Size
Not in official data
Weight
Not in official data
Colour morphs
None listed

How much area for N Golden Trevallies?

Area = minimum + (N − 1) × extra per animal. A planning estimate; the game decides the final check.

FAQ

What temperature does the Golden Trevally need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official data gives a comfortable range of 24–30 °C for the Golden Trevally. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.

How much space does the Golden Trevally need?

According to the official data, the minimum is 100 deep swimming space (+30 each extra).

How many Golden Trevallies can live together?

The preferred group size in the official data is 1–5.

Where is the Golden Trevally kept?

It is kept in an aquarium (enclosure types: Habitat Aquarium), so there is no barrier or land area to plan. Biome: Estuarine, Reef.

Which animals can live with the Golden Trevally?

The official Zoopedia lists 12 neutral cohabitants (Blue and Gold Fusilier, Bluespine Unicornfish, Clown Anemonefish, Indian Ocean Oriental Sweetlips, Indo-Pacific Sergeant, Longfin Batfish, Pacific Bluefin Tuna, Pacific Sardine, Palette Surgeonfish, Schooling Bannerfish, Threespot Damselfish, Yellow Tang).

Data source: official Planet Zoo 2 Zoopedia export dated 2026-10-05. Text on this page is written by this site; the numbers are the official values.

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