I was always under the understanding that getting anything from the ocean was a no-no. You might bring something that will hurt your tank, anything close to shore is properly polluted. Now that piece of advice was for me(Miami) I dont know if it differs depending where you live. I'll be honest when I tell you that I myself have gotten Hermit crabs, corals and algae straight from the ocean and nothing has happened to my tank. However, I do believe its still a risk. _________ 9YR OLD 90G 30G w/d Mag18 150G skimmer 692w MH,yel&kole tang,foxface,midas&convict blenny,B&G chromies,Blk/yel fin chromie blackcap,nemo,neon goby,6line; Blastomussa Merleti,Acan ,BUBBLE,Torch,LTA, Goniopora(2), Acropora(2),Brain, Moon, assort zoas, yel& G star polyps, R&G open brain, P&B ricordia, montiporas, cup&candy corals, enias,B/G mush,flower ane(2), cherry red mussa, dusters,cleaning crew  |