Rubber Gloves

SHLove16 · 05/06/2007, 12:56 PM

I am about to set up my 12G nano reef so I am in need of rubber gloves. I was curious, if there are certain kinds that will contaminate the water or if any gloves will work. I have found some online for arounds 15 bucks (+shipping...ouch) but I was wondering if like ordinary elbow length rubber gloves would work?

-Simon

Sorry for all of my question-asking topics.

Bmgrocks · 05/06/2007, 02:22 PM

Y use gloves?, Not to many people here, use gloves, so you don't have anythin to worry about..

Are u alergic to water?, than don't waste ur money

laserjim · 05/06/2007, 02:30 PM

Just make sure they dont have powder in them.

Randall_James · 05/06/2007, 02:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bmgrocks
Y use gloves?, Not to many people here, use gloves, so you don't have anythin to worry about..

Are u alergic to water?, than don't waste ur money

I always wear my gloves... They are sold by many online saltwater retailers. I also know one that uses vetrinary exam gloves (over the elbow style).

Here are what I have (and they are on sale no less

)

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...pc=1&N=0&Nty=1

spleify · 05/06/2007, 02:53 PM

I have shoulder length gloves that my wife got for me(she's a veterinarian). The gloves are used for large animals. I don't want to have to explain what for. Anyway they work great. And by the way its a good idea to wear gloves(even though many don't do it enough). I also have the same gloves as Randall_James, I've just noticed sometimes they are cumbersome. HTH

Randall_James · 05/06/2007, 02:55 PM

yea I was avoiding the "use" of the gloves but if you watch "Dirty Jobs" they will show you

SHLove16 · 05/06/2007, 03:01 PM

Thanks everyone.

And BMGRocks...some coral's are poisoness you know. Not to mention any bacteria/chemicals (etc...) on your hands and arm that didn't get completely washed off will go into your tank setting up possible contamination. Probably 95% of the people I have talked to use gloves to do something or another in their tank. (Not trying to be mean or sound smart or anything, just explaining why I asked)
-Simon

reefnetworth · 05/06/2007, 03:39 PM

Tractor Supply has them, 10 pcs. @ $3.99. and they are shoulder length.

JDM

Bmgrocks · 05/06/2007, 07:29 PM

yes, i have heard, and am very aware of Zoa Toxicity....but i have yet to meet someone at any of my LFS, who uses gloves, its just intresting to me, We all simply wash and scrub our hands with nothing but water before we dive into our tanks, and wash afterwards

I perform no matinence if i am in a rush..and if an emergency were to strike, i guess i'd be diving in without washing.

Randall_James · 05/06/2007, 08:11 PM

Zoanthids are low on my list of reasons, I worry more about trading bacteria or other pathogens with the tank. Besides, it knocks my skimmers offline if I do not wear gloves..

drummereef · 05/06/2007, 08:54 PM

I agree. The use of gloves is high on my list of 'must haves'. I wear shoulder length gloves every time my hand goes into the tank.

05/06/2007, 12:56 PM	#1
SHLove16 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 208	Rubber Gloves I am about to set up my 12G nano reef so I am in need of rubber gloves. I was curious, if there are certain kinds that will contaminate the water or if any gloves will work. I have found some online for arounds 15 bucks (+shipping...ouch) but I was wondering if like ordinary elbow length rubber gloves would work? -Simon Sorry for all of my question-asking topics.

05/06/2007, 02:30 PM	#3
laserjim Another Day In Paradise Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,956	Just make sure they dont have powder in them. __________________ Jim Current Tank Info: 430 gallon, 4 radion gen 3pro, 4 T5 bulbs, 60 inch Life Reef skimmer, Apex gold, 2 Dos dosers, ,80 gallon sump. 2 Cor pumps. 2 Ecotech MP 60 powerheads

05/06/2007, 02:53 PM	#5
spleify Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 9,579	I have shoulder length gloves that my wife got for me(she's a veterinarian). The gloves are used for large animals. I don't want to have to explain what for. Anyway they work great. And by the way its a good idea to wear gloves(even though many don't do it enough). I also have the same gloves as Randall_James, I've just noticed sometimes they are cumbersome. HTH __________________ Make it a Great Day!!!! Current Tank Info: 60 gal SPS cube, with 25 gal refugium, 400W MH, DIY Lumenarc III, DIY skimmer, DIY stand and canopy. 40 breeder LPS with 40 gallon sump, DIY stand, 250W MH

05/06/2007, 02:55 PM	#6
Randall_James Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,727	yea I was avoiding the "use" of the gloves but if you watch "Dirty Jobs" they will show you __________________ "It's a dog eat dog world and I feel like I am wearing milkbone underwear"

05/06/2007, 03:39 PM	#8
reefnetworth Premium Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 3,810	Tractor Supply has them, 10 pcs. @ $3.99. and they are shoulder length. JDM __________________ GIVE A MAN A FISH, YOU FEED HIM FOR A DAY. TEACH A MAN TO FISH, HE FEEDS HIMSELF FOR LIFE. (NEVER, underestimate another man's greed) Current Tank Info: SPS dominated barebottom display with BB sump since 2005, most consistant parameters in 19+ years of reefkeeping. Last edited by reefnetworth; 05/06/2007 at 03:46 PM.

05/06/2007, 02:22 PM	#2
Bmgrocks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,006	Y use gloves?, Not to many people here, use gloves, so you don't have anythin to worry about.. Are u alergic to water?, than don't waste ur money

05/06/2007, 03:01 PM	#7
SHLove16 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Johnson City, TN Posts: 208	Thanks everyone. And BMGRocks...some coral's are poisoness you know. Not to mention any bacteria/chemicals (etc...) on your hands and arm that didn't get completely washed off will go into your tank setting up possible contamination. Probably 95% of the people I have talked to use gloves to do something or another in their tank. (Not trying to be mean or sound smart or anything, just explaining why I asked) -Simon

05/06/2007, 07:29 PM	#9
Bmgrocks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,006	yes, i have heard, and am very aware of Zoa Toxicity....but i have yet to meet someone at any of my LFS, who uses gloves, its just intresting to me, We all simply wash and scrub our hands with nothing but water before we dive into our tanks, and wash afterwards I perform no matinence if i am in a rush..and if an emergency were to strike, i guess i'd be diving in without washing.

05/06/2007, 08:11 PM	#10
Randall_James Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,727	Zoanthids are low on my list of reasons, I worry more about trading bacteria or other pathogens with the tank. Besides, it knocks my skimmers offline if I do not wear gloves.. __________________ "It's a dog eat dog world and I feel like I am wearing milkbone underwear"

05/06/2007, 08:54 PM	#11
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	I agree. The use of gloves is high on my list of 'must haves'. I wear shoulder length gloves every time my hand goes into the tank. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system