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Not quite as easy as I though. I'm guessing with a normal Saltwater tank you are checking the salt levels, in which case I guess I would have to do that as well. Not sure if it is as simple as adding fresh water occationally to bring down the salt content. Our area is quite prestine and the...

Thanks for the advise. I was trying to keep this as simple as possible. We live in a pretty remote area, but I will look into things at the aquarium store in San Jose. I figured by using ocean water I wouldn't have to worry about keeping any ph or salt levels in line. Sounds like doubling the...

???? Well they live in it to start with don't they?

I live 200 yards off the beach in Costa Rica. I would like to start a saltwater tank with my 5 year old and stock it with fish we find in the tide pools. The plan is to use water from the gulf and add more as needed (weekly, monthly..???). My question is can I use a regular hang on filter...