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Schooling Bannerfish in Planet Zoo 2

Schooling Bannerfish Habitat Requirements

Heniochus diphreutes · Ray-finned fish · Base game

Ray-finned fish Indian OceanPacific Ocean Reef Base game

Habitat needs

Exported 2026-10-05
Temperature 24–28°C
−40−2002040 °C
Official
Group size 1–4animals Official
Barrier — Not applicable Not applicable
Deep swimming space 50 +15 for each extra animal Official
Salinity Saltwater Official
Biome Reef Indo-Pacific reefs · 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
1–4
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
1 yr
Sexual maturity
1 yr
Juvenile
1 yr
Adult
7 yr
Elderly
10yr
Food cost per period
121

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 - Flakes

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 Schooling Bannerfish?

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

FAQ

What temperature does the Schooling Bannerfish need in Planet Zoo 2?

The official data gives a comfortable range of 24–28 °C for the Schooling Bannerfish. Keep the habitat inside that range and use the planner to compare it with other species.

How much space does the Schooling Bannerfish need?

According to the official data, the minimum is 50 deep swimming space (+15 each extra).

How many Schooling Bannerfish can live together?

The preferred group size in the official data is 1–4.

Where is the Schooling Bannerfish kept?

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

Which animals can live with the Schooling Bannerfish?

The official Zoopedia lists 12 neutral cohabitants (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, 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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