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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Danimal, Aug 10, 2015.

  1. Danimal

    Danimal Inactive User

    My arms have poison ivy on them
    I assume not good for tank
    Am I correct ?
     
  2. Maureen

    Maureen Experienced Reefkeeper

    Good question.
     
  3. Danimal

    Danimal Inactive User

    I used rubbing alcohol then vinegar. I need to do some maintenance lol
    Guess I could get rubber shoulder length gloves
     
  4. blackx-runner

    blackx-runner Administrator Website Team Leadership Team

    That is an interesting question. Besides the obvious of any creams or anything you're putting on it contaminating the water causing issues. I would say the other concern would be the tank water irritating/causing issues if the sores are open. I think some long gloves and good washing before and after precautions would be best if you have to get in the tank for anything.
     
  5. Ray/Jen_Reefin

    Ray/Jen_Reefin 2016 Vice President / 2015 Volunteer of the year.

    Here is what came to mind while getting dragged threw the store while jen was shopping. May not be your color but. They would work!

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  6. hart

    hart Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Once the oil is off your skin, which it would be once you washed your hands/arms, there isn't really much that would enter the tank from poison ivy. Gloves are a good idea, not from protecting the tank from you, but keeping all sort of microorganisms off the rash, especially if the skin is broken and it's oozing.
     
  7. klmule

    klmule Well-Known ReefKeeper

    Ya, I think I would definetly rock some long gloves. Really no point in chancing something infecting your open sores.
     
    Last edited by a moderator: Oct 24, 2015
  8. joshua.jebe

    joshua.jebe Well-Known ReefKeeper

    used saran wrap on a tattoo previously when i had to get in our tank it kep the area dry but my wife had to put it on real tight
     

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