For carpet owners or whoever can help

[littleshark]

Ok i just want to kno what do you guys do when ur carpet grabs a hold of you. My finger touched my haddoni and i quickly moved it and it was very sticky. So would should i do if i was cleaning my tank and my hand gets stuck on the carpet? Should i wait and it should let go? All help appreciated.

 

[phender]

I my case I try to get unstuck as quickly but gently as possible. The back of my hand has become pretty sensitive over the years and I get a nasty rash. I have never had much success with the wait and it will let go technique.

Prevention is the best policy. I wave my hand over/near my haddoni before I work around it so it will retract a little and not be so easy to come in contact with.

 

[LPDK91]

You should never rip your hand away. It can tear the carpet. Slowly pull away fron him and he will let go.

 

[littleshark]

Ok thanks. I ripped it cause it was my first time.

 

[Toddrtrex]

Yea, it happened to me often. I agree with what Phil said too.

Also if you are going to be in your tank for a long time, at once, and/or need to move the haddonii, I would suggest getting some gloves. When I had to remove mine (( while redoing the tank )) I found a latex glove helped a great deal. It still stuck to it somewhat, but nearly as much as it did without the glove.

 

[littleshark]

Ok thanks. I did try using the bags that i get fish in. And it didnt stick to it. So i might go buy myself some aquarium gloves when i get some money.

 

[kar93]

It wasnt my carpet but i was looking after a friends tank while he was away and my hand caught the carpet i left it on there for bout 2 mins and it eventually let go

 

[littleshark]

Ill try to avoid it as much as possible. And if i do come in contact with it, waiting will be wat ill do first Thanks guys

 

[MarinaP]

Vinegar. Damp a cloth and rub it in.