i wont be able to visit a beach for a while. is there a substitute that would work instead of fresh sea water (the first reply mentioned purchasing sea water in a 5 gallon bucket, anything else?)

im following the tradition of many "uncivilized" african (and possibly native american, tho im not sure) tribes and not naming it till ive had it for 7 days (although im sure it is more than 7 days old).

i tried to get a good picture, but could not do so, sorry. the claws seem to be sharp, tho.