Rubber gloves for cleaning?

Is it ok to waer rubber gloves when cleaning an aquarium or fish tank?
It's the type you use for dishwishing, but the gloves are new (not used
in detergent or anything), and I've rinsed it under running water for
about 5 minutes. Just want to check that it is ok to use.

Thanks,
Petre

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Is it ok to waer rubber gloves when cleaning an aquarium or fish tank?
It's the type you use for dishwishing, but the gloves are new (not used
in detergent or anything), and I've rinsed it under running water for
about 5 minutes. Just want to check that it is ok to use.

Thanks,
Petre

I can't see where it would be a problem, but I
would tend to use a dedicated pair of gloves -
bought and used only for the fish tank(s). That
way there's no question that they're safe.

Gail

Thanks, Gail. Yes, I know that the gloves will have to be "fish gloves"
and not use for anything else. But I am thinking of whether the rubber
or anything that's on top of it may got into the water and harmful for
the fish. Some times, you see some powder on the gloves when they are
new. That's why I rinsed them, but I thought I'd just ask to make sure.

P.

Gail Futoran wrote:
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Is it ok to waer rubber gloves when cleaning an aquarium or fish tank?
It's the type you use for dishwishing, but the gloves are new (not used
in detergent or anything), and I've rinsed it under running water for
about 5 minutes. Just want to check that it is ok to use.

Thanks,
Petre

I can't see where it would be a problem, but I
would tend to use a dedicated pair of gloves -
bought and used only for the fish tank(s). That
way there's no question that they're safe.

Gail

On 11 Jul 2006 14:45:22 -0700, wrote:

Is it ok to waer rubber gloves when cleaning an aquarium or fish tank?
It's the type you use for dishwishing

Do you use gloves when you wish dishes?
"Dish, my love, come to me!"

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Thanks, Gail. Yes, I know that the gloves will have to be "fish gloves"
and not use for anything else. But I am thinking of whether the rubber
or anything that's on top of it may got into the water and harmful for
the fish. Some times, you see some powder on the gloves when they are
new. That's why I rinsed them, but I thought I'd just ask to make sure.

P.

Right, I forgot about the powder. I think your
idea of rinsing them thoroughly should do it!

I've occasionally used latex gloves while cleaning
my brackish tank. I've read about some hobbyists
who need to use gloves because their skin is
sensitive. I will sometimes get a mild rash on my
forearm (the one wielding the gravel cleaner) so
I can see the point.

Gail

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I've occasionally used latex gloves while cleaning
my brackish tank. I've read about some hobbyists
who need to use gloves because their skin is
sensitive. I will sometimes get a mild rash on my
forearm (the one wielding the gravel cleaner) so
I can see the point.


People who are allergic to the latex gloves can usually wear the nitrile ones,
which are even better for various chemicals as used in wood finishing are
heave housecleaning. I buy them in boxes of 100 at Harbor Freight. IIRC,
they have no powder in them.


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Not only safe but a very very good idea.
Remember not only is it poo in water but with fish tb infecting up to 30% of
all aquarium fish it can save you a nasty infection.
No need to be a baby in a bubble about it but yea wack on some gloves espec
if you have open wounds or are cleaning jagged liverock filled tanks.
I wash me hands after playing in tanks too, stops ya getting salmonella.
:-)


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Is it ok to waer rubber gloves when cleaning an aquarium or fish tank?
It's the type you use for dishwishing, but the gloves are new (not used
in detergent or anything), and I've rinsed it under running water for
about 5 minutes. Just want to check that it is ok to use.

Thanks,
Petre

"swarvegorilla" wrote in message
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Not only safe but a very very good idea.
Remember not only is it poo in water but with fish tb infecting up to 30%
of all aquarium fish it can save you a nasty infection.
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Excellent advice. When I was down in Atlanta the last time, I saw employees
in a pet shop wearing them.
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Bike wrecks can't kill me.
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I'm gonna pass from Fish Handler's Syndrome.


You know unless you have an open cut on your hand, i dont find it to be a
big deal. If you have a sick fish and and open cut then i would more then
likely think about having someone else put their hand in the tank and do it
for me.
Nik

Nikki wrote:
"[-=LÈGIÖN=-]" wrote in message
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Car wrecks can't kill me
Bike wrecks can't kill me.
Guns and knives bounce off me.

I'm gonna pass from Fish Handler's Syndrome.


You know unless you have an open cut on your hand, i dont find it to be a
big deal. If you have a sick fish and and open cut then i would more then
likely think about having someone else put their hand in the tank and do it
for me.
Nik


I think back when my dad and I would go fishing on the river for
catfish. After the day's catch and going home, there was the business
at hand of getting them cleaned for the fish fry that night.

And I well remember being stuck by their fins when I was first learning
the trick of cleaning them. The damn prick wounds would hurt for days.

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