Common Name: Thielle's Anemonefish

Species Name: Amphiprion thiellei Burgess, 1981


Range: Western Central Pacific Ocean: Philippines


Size: Up to 4 inches (10 cm)


Natural Environment: Collection information not available at this time


General Husbandry: Has a temperature range of 75 - 82°F (24 - 27°C). This species is so rare its better left in the wild! Yet, a few specimens have showed up in the aquarium trade and they seem to have flourished on the same diet as other anemonefish. No information on host anemones available.


Aquarium Suitability: * * *


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* - Suited for the reef aquarium;
** - Better suited for the fish-only aquarium;
*** - Better left in nature;
**** - Needing an aquarium larger than 125 gallons; and,
***** - Needing their own private environment/special tankmates.