Do you allow yourself to use bare hands in the tank?

[Yose]

I wash my hands before I go in my tank but if I need to move livestock I wear latex gloves from a surgical supply store... No powder.

 

[jrw]

I used to go bare handed, but my skin has become sensitvie and I seem to get a rash on my wrists that would burn like no tomorrow with the salt. Probably better all around for me and the tank.

 

[bhdmc]

When I first got into the hobby, never use gloves. My hands began to develop rashes, red spots, infections, etc. I started using gloves, never had anymore problems. I use these rubber gloves that just goes above my elbows. They are a problem when working in the tank, but IMO, better safe than sorry. There has been many threads in this forum with photos of some very bad infections on people hands..

 

[Cutiewitbooty]

I use bare hands, i know i really shouldn't though

 

[metalman06]

Bare Hands

 

[Lpsfanatic338]

bare hands sometimes but the salt burns my hands so i try to use my gloves as much as possible

 

[wrassie86]

Close to 8 years now and still no gloves.altho i have been bit by some unseen creatures in the past.but no damage to me.

 

[Sindjin]

I use Gloves when I don't require a lot of dexterity....such as siphoning.

But If I need to mount a frag or arrange some rock I go barehanded.

I do scrub my hands and arms down with baking soda beforehand though....not sure if it does anygood though.

 

[Airman]

Bare hands

 

[edshern]

Bare hands. Always have.