4 clownfish?

I currently just set up a 6 gallon nano tank about a month ago. I've had a 100 gallon reef tank for about 8 years now. I transferred everything I needed from the 100 gallon to the nano. So cycling was a breeze. In the 6 gallon, I added 2 true perculas. From the looks of things, I'm not sure how stable this tank will do with 2 fish. I'm testing the water often and some days the nitrites will be 0 while the next it will be slightly traceable and then 2 days later, back to 0. 2 weeks ago, the nitrates were 70 and lasts weeks water change brought it down to 40. My next water change is Wednesday so we'll see where we go from there. The clownfish are happy, btw. But I think I might be happier getting them out and getting everything to 0 for good and just have a reef tank. I want to put them in my 100 gallon but I already have a pair of clownfish in that one. Can I have 2 pairs of clownfish in the same tank? I do have 2 anemones in there. One the current pair uses and the other one, my nano tank clowns could use. My one clownfish I've had for 7 1/2 years is aggresive. She's huge, about 3 or so inches. She actually is the female from a mating pair I had years ago until the male died. When I added her mate now, she was kinda aggressive towards him for a day. I put him in a net basket next to her and the next day, they were friends. I can do the same with these 2 clowns if necessary. I just don't want to get rid of the nano clowns, I want to keep them. I will give my nano another week or 2 and see how things do. If not, would it be okay to have 4 clowns in the same 100 gallon tank? :notsure:
Laura
 

bang guy

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There's a so-so chance of them taking up residence far enough away from the other pair to do well. If the existing pair has their home in the middle of the tank then it probably won't work.
The only reason it's possible is because Percula have such a small area they claim.
 

mana_man19

Member
The big question is are they all true percs? Because if the two pair are different varieties you can most likely forget it. Also, is the nano pair mated already or are they still undecided?
 
I think I'm still going to wait a couple weeks. The nano clowns are now showing signs of laying eggs. I wouldn't want to disturb them. Plus I just did a water change and the nitrates went down to 30. The nitrites are still showing a tinge of pink(I use fastest) but not enough to even register to the first color pink.
One anemone is at the top of the tank and the other is at the bottom.
 
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