Pikaia
Hydrothermal Vents Fish Rank 9 day 4.5kg Farmable
Pikaia is a rank 9 fish in Dave the Diver. It is found in the Hydrothermal Vents Fish (spawn point: Vents) and is active during the day. Each catch weighs about 4.5kg and measures 16cm, yielding roughly 2.5 meat. It is the base ingredient for Pikaia Sushi, Pikaia Ramen.
Where to catch Pikaia
| Zone | Hydrothermal Vents Fish |
|---|---|
| Spawn point | Vents |
| Active time | day |
| Marinca card | 0402 |
Night-only species require the night diving upgrade before they can be caught. Use the night diving guide if this fish never shows up on your dives.
Meat yield
| Tier | Meat |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | 1 |
| Tier 2 | 2 |
| Tier 3 | 3 |
Values as recorded in the Marinca database.
Pikaia fish farm stats
| Breeding rate | 20% |
|---|---|
| Breed cap | 10 |
| Fish per day | 9.8 |
| Meat per day | 24.5 |
| Average meat per fish | 2.5 |
| Tank capacity needed | 232 |
| Reliable hold | 69 |
| Density | 5 |
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Dishes made from Pikaia
How Pikaia compares in the Hydrothermal Vents Fish
| Fish | Rank | Weight | Meat / day | Breed rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qingmendous | 9 | 6kg | 39.2 | 20% |
| Waptia Fieldensis | 9 | 0.4kg | 37 | 20% |
| Allenypterus | 9 | 4kg | 24.5 | 20% |
| Falcatus | 9 | 6kg | 24.5 | 20% |
| Pikaia | 9 | 4.5kg | 24.5 | 20% |
| Megalograptus | 9 | 8kg | 19.6 | 25% |
| Drepanaspis | 9 | 8.5kg | 17.4 | 20% |
| Xenacanthus | 9 | 5.5kg | 17.4 | 20% |
Top farm species recorded in the Hydrothermal Vents Fish. See the rankings page for site-wide comparisons.
Pikaia FAQ
Where do you catch Pikaia in Dave the Diver?
Pikaia appears in the Hydrothermal Vents Fish, at the spawn point recorded as "Vents", and only during the day. Check the All Fish database to compare spawn points across every zone.
How big is Pikaia?
Pikaia weighs about 4.5kg and measures 16cm in length. It is recorded as rank 9 in the Marinca database and yields 2.5 meat on average.
What is Pikaia used for?
Pikaia is a cooking ingredient. It is used in Pikaia Sushi, Pikaia Ramen. Open a dish page to see the full ingredient list, sale price and taste value.
Can you farm Pikaia in Dave the Diver?
Yes. Pikaia has a breeding rate of 20%, a breed cap of 10 fish and produces about 24.5 meat per day at full stock. It needs a tank capacity of 232 and holds 69 reliably.