Gloves... - Aquarium Advice

MarkW19 · 05-21-2004, 06:57 PM

I've got some specially treated "Aquagloves" that are specifically for Aquarium use.

I posted this a bit ago, and I'm just wanting confirmation really...

I stupidly used one of the gloves to bury my clownfish in the garden a few weeks ago, and it ended up with some soil on it, which I immediately rinsed off.

Basically, I'm wanting to know if the glove will be ok to use in my tank, if I give it another good rinse, or if it's not worth the risk and I should just get another glove?

Bearfan · 05-21-2004, 07:01 PM

Should be okay with a good rinse.

MarkW19 · 05-21-2004, 07:07 PM

OK, thanks!

kidkameleon3 · 05-21-2004, 10:01 PM

I wash my hands compulsively before I get in my tank.I would hate to think I was the reason for anything bad to happen

Anemoneman · 05-21-2004, 10:37 PM

I also wash my hands before reaching into the tank. Just be sure to rinse VERY well to remove traces of surfactants, biocide agents and perfumes. SOmetimes I wash with only water to avoid the chance of soap contamination.

HoopsGuru · 05-22-2004, 12:48 AM

I use gloves for two reasons, to prevent myself from contaminating the tank and to keep the tank from contaminating me! You can wash your hands a billion times and it doesn't help if you nick yourself on something or have an existing wound and get bacteria in it.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-0...ture/index.htm

I will not become "stumpy".

Bearfan · 05-22-2004, 09:48 AM

I am also against picking up bristle worms with my bare hands...so I use gloves.

hydrohoki · 05-22-2004, 11:09 AM

Just a quick reminder, since most of you probably do this. If you want your gloves to last, rinse them off. Salt accumlating on the outside will dry out the material. Also if you live in a arid enviroment store them close to the tank where it'll be a little more humid.

Over time the seams in my gloves leak, I'm guess they are drying out somehow.

05-21-2004, 06:57 PM	#1
MarkW19 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,671	Gloves... I've got some specially treated "Aquagloves" that are specifically for Aquarium use. I posted this a bit ago, and I'm just wanting confirmation really... I stupidly used one of the gloves to bury my clownfish in the garden a few weeks ago, and it ended up with some soil on it, which I immediately rinsed off. Basically, I'm wanting to know if the glove will be ok to use in my tank, if I give it another good rinse, or if it's not worth the risk and I should just get another glove?

05-21-2004, 07:01 PM	#2
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,554 Images: 45	Should be okay with a good rinse. __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

05-21-2004, 10:37 PM	#5
Anemoneman Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2002 Location: Fort Collins, Colorado Posts: 1,001 Images: 16	I also wash my hands before reaching into the tank. Just be sure to rinse VERY well to remove traces of surfactants, biocide agents and perfumes. SOmetimes I wash with only water to avoid the chance of soap contamination. __________________ Mark

05-22-2004, 12:48 AM	#6
HoopsGuru Aquarium Advice FINatic Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Central PA Posts: 966 Images: 1	I use gloves for two reasons, to prevent myself from contaminating the tank and to keep the tank from contaminating me! You can wash your hands a billion times and it doesn't help if you nick yourself on something or have an existing wound and get bacteria in it. http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2003-0...ture/index.htm I will not become "stumpy". __________________ http://www.reefnut.com/Images/Membershiplogotiny.jpg

05-22-2004, 09:48 AM	#7
Bearfan Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Marquette, MI Posts: 3,554 Images: 45	I am also against picking up bristle worms with my bare hands...so I use gloves. __________________ 75 gal w/ 75 gal sump, 25 gal fuge with Chaeto and 25 gal frag - 4x65 PC w/ Moonlite on the main tank, 2x20W PC on the fuge, 4x20W PC on the frag 72 Gal Bowfront Planted w/ 2x65 PC and 40W T8

05-21-2004, 07:07 PM	#3
MarkW19 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,671	OK, thanks!

05-21-2004, 10:01 PM	#4
kidkameleon3 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: ohio Posts: 439	I wash my hands compulsively before I get in my tank.I would hate to think I was the reason for anything bad to happen

05-22-2004, 11:09 AM	#8
hydrohoki Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 23	Just a quick reminder, since most of you probably do this. If you want your gloves to last, rinse them off. Salt accumlating on the outside will dry out the material. Also if you live in a arid enviroment store them close to the tank where it'll be a little more humid. Over time the seams in my gloves leak, I'm guess they are drying out somehow.

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