I'd be scared to put anything from the NJ coast in my tank!
j/k
I realize you are saying this in fun!
NY does have quite a diverse wetlands area. If you are ever in the south NJ coastal area, check out the nature trails and bird watching areas around Cape May point and the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor.
It's not going to look like a tropical coral reef, but it is an area full of life.
Oh yea, it you do this, be sure to bring insect repellent. Wetlands in general have a lot of flys and stuff that bite.