Glove Recommendations, please.

[SherryQ]

After my second hand infection as of last week, I have sworn to everyone that I will never put my bare hands in the tank again. I have a feeling that a third infection would mean the tank would go. However, I have not been able to find a good pair of gloves. Any recommendations?

I bought these coral life gloves, but they are much to big and cumbersome.
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_searchitem.asp

I also bought the Tunze disposable gloves and they punctured way too easily.

So, has anyone found some good gloves out there?

Thanks!

Sherry

 

[ScottM]

Not sure how strong your going to get with a non cumbersome glove but these kind have always worked well.
especially since my coralife gloves always leaked.

http://www.birthwithsol.com/shlegl.html

sorry for the crazy web site. i bought mine thru a vet. supplier

 

[~Flighty~]

Any thoughts on RTN being related to the hand infection? Did you find out what you were infected with? I have heard that when they tested samples from RTNing corals some had tested positive for a bacteria that can infect us .

 

[Michael Mota]

i find that the best way to avoid any type of infection is to keep you hands out of the tank if you have any open wounds.

 

[eSoteric]

i think i have the coralife gloves at the store

 

[SherryQ]

Cindy,
I do think there is a connection. I posted about it the first time it happened in the beginning of the summer. I believe the test they did in the bags of RTNing corals tested postive for vibrio which is very very bad for humans. That is why my coworker/doc prescribed a strong antibiotic for me.

Mopecula
I did not have any open sores on my hands when I cleaned the tank. I too never put my hands in the tank when I have a cut. I got a few very very minor abrasions (hardly noticeable) on my knuckles from bumping into a rock or coral or something. When I finished, I washed my hands with antibiotic soap and put antibiotic ointment all over my hands. Still around the 24 hour mark afterwards I had a swollen painful hand with red streaks.

Josh,
I find the coralife gloves to be too cumbersome and large for women's hands.

 

[sw300galma]

Do a search for Kevlar Diving Gloves. $25-35 non bulky and will resist anything even up to handling a Mantis..

 

[SherryQ]

Would these gloves be ok in the aquarium?

http://www.dynamicaqua.com/gloves.html#shoulder
ATLAS - PVC GLOVE with VINYL SLEEVE:

Seamless coated PVC glove has a heat sealed, water tight vinyl sleeve. Elastic closure near the shoulder ensures dryness and comfort. For use in jobs that require maximum splash protection. Seamless liner allows for maximum flexibility and dexterity. Nylon reinforced construction prevents tearing. Rough finish for excellent wet grip and abrasion resistance. Glove is orange and the sleeve is white. Available in sizes S-XL.

Code #640
PVC Glove w/ Vinyl Sleeve
$28.00/Pair

 

[sw300galma]

Would these gloves be ok in the aquarium?

http://www.dynamicaqua.com/gloves.html#shoulder
ATLAS - PVC GLOVE with VINYL SLEEVE:

Seamless coated PVC glove has a heat sealed, water tight vinyl sleeve. Elastic closure near the shoulder ensures dryness and comfort. For use in jobs that require maximum splash protection. Seamless liner allows for maximum flexibility and dexterity. Nylon reinforced construction prevents tearing. Rough finish for excellent wet grip and abrasion resistance. Glove is orange and the sleeve is white. Available in sizes S-XL.

Code #640
PVC Glove w/ Vinyl Sleeve
$28.00/Pair

Get the kevlar gloves for the same price....that one doesn't seam tough..

 

[Michael Mota]

i understand now. i use the latex gloves when i am messing with the tank but that still does not keep the water out of the glove. any time there is damage to skin whether it is a scratch or cut it allows other stuff to get in. i am no were near an expert but maybe theres something in there that you are allergic to. i have heard of people all of a sudden become allergic to something that they used to handle all the time. i think if you could find a good glove that would cover the hand and all the way up to the shoulder would be nice if it was as thin as the latex gloves which still allow you to work on the tanks critters. just some thoughts but i read that that stuff is very hard to get rid of once infected, ouch thats my worst fear.

 

[~Flighty~]

You need a vet who can get the cow exam gloves. they are sholder length. Eew

 

[xp964]

I think Scott's gloves are best for what you want...they're the same as those cow gloves I think. Thin and flexible, but you KNOW they've gotta be sturdy where they're going!

 

[RichConley]

I had a set of Kevlar Diving gloves at one point. I was using them for handling bluefish.

THeyre really quite nice, and I owe a couple fingers to them.

 

[me2003]

In addition to gloves you can use theses to keep your hands out of the tank.
I use the tongs and the scraper with an extended handle from pvc. I can clean my 140 with out touching the water. I also have a strong Hammerhead magnetic cleaner.


Another possibility I have not tried.
http://www.oceansmotions.com/mag.htm

 

[OceanGuy]

Sherry,

I have a latex allergy and use these gloves with the tank. They are shoulder length and are heavy duty. They last a long time and don't leak. They are $15.99 a pair and you can view them at this site:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...ll&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&N=2004&Nty=1

Good luck in finding something that works.

Tom

OceanGuy

After my second hand infection as of last week, I have sworn to everyone that I will never put my bare hands in the tank again. I have a feeling that a third infection would mean the tank would go. However, I have not been able to find a good pair of gloves. Any recommendations?

I bought these coral life gloves, but they are much to big and cumbersome.
http://www.marinedepot.com/md_searchitem.asp

I also bought the Tunze disposable gloves and they punctured way too easily.

So, has anyone found some good gloves out there?

Thanks!

Sherry

 

[Mr. Slippery]

Sherry,

I have a latex allergy and use these gloves with the tank. They are shoulder length and are heavy duty. They last a long time and don't leak. They are $15.99 a pair and you can view them at this site:

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=3871&Ntt=gloves&Ntk=All&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Np=1&N=2004&Nty=1

Good luck in finding something that works.

Tom

OceanGuy

Those are the gloves I have, and are also the ones that Sherry doesn't like. I have given up on them, as they really are just too thick. You cant grab small items with them without making a mess, though they are good if you're allergic. I'd try out the kevlar ones, if they can stop bullets, I'm sure they can stop infections.