Zander Heartopia โ Location, Sell Price & Catch Guide
Everything the fish database records for Zander (็ฝๆขญๅป้ฒ): where it spawns, its time window, its weather gate and what it is worth.
Quick Zander Answer
Where: Giant Tree River. When: 18-6:00 in-game hours, sunny / rainbow. Requirement: fishing level 3, shadow None (Unknown), difficulty None/10. Value: 230G base, up to 1840G at 5โ .
Zander Stats Table
| Location | Giant Tree River |
|---|---|
| Time window | 18-6:00 in-game hours |
| Weather | Sunny / Rainbow |
| Rarity | 3โ |
| Minimum fishing level | 3 |
| Shadow size | None โ Unknown |
| Catch difficulty | None/10 โ |
| Base sell price | 230G |
| Star bonuses | 2โ 345G / 3โ 460G / 4โ 920G / 5โ 1840G |
| Special conditions | None |
Zander Sell Price by Star Rating
| Rating | Sell price |
|---|---|
| 1โ base | 230G |
| 2โ (+50%) | 345G |
| 3โ (+100%) | 460G |
| 4โ (+300%) | 920G |
| 5โ (+700%) | 1840G |
At 230G base and a catch, Zander is a steady income fish rather than a jackpot. A 5โ catch is worth 1840G, so keep the best specimens for a starred sale instead of dumping them into the first sell point you pass.
How to Catch Zander
- Reach fishing level 3. Below that, Zander will not appear no matter how long you cast.
- Travel to Giant Tree River and watch for a unknown shadow โ Unknown.
- Fish during 18-6:00 in-game hours. Outside that window the spawn is unavailable.
- Wait for the weather gate: sunny / rainbow.
- Expect None/10 difficulty โ .
You need fishing level 3 before Zander starts appearing, so this is an early-game catch you can farm while unlocking later zones. The shadow reads as unknown on the water, which is the fastest way to tell it apart from the other fish sharing the same spot.
It is the #4 highest-value fish recorded at this spot (5 species total), so treat it as filler between rarer targets.
Other Fish at the Same Spot
- Sturgeon โ 450G base, level 7
- Huchen โ 380G base, level 9
- Red-Bellied Piranha โ 250G base, level 5
- Spined Loach โ 50G base, level 1
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you catch Zander in Heartopia?
Zander spawns in Giant Tree River.
What time and weather does Zander appear?
It is available during 18-6:00 in-game hours and the weather condition is sunny / rainbow.
How much does Zander sell for?
Base value is 230G, rising to 1840G for a 5โ specimen.
What level and shadow size does Zander need?
Fishing level 3; the shadow is None (Unknown), catch difficulty None/10.