is there a good soap i can use to wash my hands before putting them in my tank?? thanks!
jthomas0385 Member Apr 10, 2008 #1 is there a good soap i can use to wash my hands before putting them in my tank?? thanks!
michaeltx Moderator Apr 10, 2008 #2 I use vinegar I personally wouldnt use soap on my hands just before putting them in the tank. it wouldnt take much of a residue to case problems. Mike
I use vinegar I personally wouldnt use soap on my hands just before putting them in the tank. it wouldnt take much of a residue to case problems. Mike
sk8shorty01 Active Member Apr 10, 2008 #3 I also use white vinegar to wash my hands prior to them going into the tank. You can also use this to wash aquarium products such as skimmers, powerheads, or pumps.
I also use white vinegar to wash my hands prior to them going into the tank. You can also use this to wash aquarium products such as skimmers, powerheads, or pumps.
sepulatian Moderator Apr 10, 2008 #4 Hot water works fine too, unless you have something on your hands.
nordy Active Member Apr 10, 2008 #5 I still feel weird putting my hands and arms in the tank, mainly because i know where they have been I just use dishwashing detergent 'cause it rinses off easier than soap and then scrub with a soft bristle brush and rinse again.
I still feel weird putting my hands and arms in the tank, mainly because i know where they have been I just use dishwashing detergent 'cause it rinses off easier than soap and then scrub with a soft bristle brush and rinse again.
metweezer Active Member Apr 10, 2008 #7 A lot of fish supply places sell aquarium gloves that come up to the elbow. JMO
reefkprz Active Member Apr 10, 2008 #8 I rinse with RO/DI water. (thank god I always have 20G tank made up)
grim_reefer Member Apr 10, 2008 #9 just be sure to rinse well, then rinse again and you should be fine..
uberlink Active Member Apr 10, 2008 #10 I use the long rubber gloves. Best way to go...especially when you have anything venomous!