Latex or nitrile?

[JFleur]

Are nitrile gloves ok to use in tanks or stick with latex?

 

[ScottR]

Are nitrile gloves ok to use in tanks or stick with latex?

I have latex gloves. They give off a typical latex smell. But I’ve done fragging, cleaning in the tank, moved rocks, etc. Nothing negative noticeable. I don’t know which is better however.

 

[Katrina71]

I use nitrile due to a latex allergy. Mine are not powdered.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Either are fine as long as they are non-powdered. latex hangs on to your skin tighter asnd use as long as you get no break outs on skin
I have a pair of aqua-gloves in case need to do some handling of rock or sharp coral such as acro

 

[Sarah24!]

Hello,

The main worry you have is the reaction to your skin from either latex or nitrile. Working in the tank water will go inside the gloves. I would highly recommend a nice water resistant non fragrance lotion. Your hands possibly will break out with little sores on your knuckles and webbing of your fingers. If this happens you may want to get some triamcinolone acetonide cream to help of your skin breaks out. (FYI that is rx aka prescription only). But it will save your skin from the break outs. The moisture and washing your hands many times is what causes this. Yes your safe from the tank etc and neither one will affect the tank, however tour hands may suffer and see it often when patients come in. A cotton glove that fits underneath then add the latex glove etc and then the cotton glove (super thin also) will help pull moisture from your hands and reduce the risk. Some have tried using rubber bands around their wrist, I don’t suggest this since you may cut off blood circulation.

 

[JFleur]

Thank you, all great info

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hello,

The main worry you have is the reaction to your skin from either latex or nitrile. Working in the tank water will go inside the gloves. I would highly recommend a nice water resistant non fragrance lotion. Your hands possibly will break out with little sores on your knuckles and webbing of your fingers. If this happens you may want to get some triamcinolone acetonide cream to help of your skin breaks out. (FYI that is rx aka prescription only). But it will save your skin from the break outs. The moisture and washing your hands many times is what causes this. Yes your safe from the tank etc and neither one will affect the tank, however tour hands may suffer and see it often when patients come in. A cotton glove that fits underneath then add the latex glove etc and then the cotton glove (super thin also) will help pull moisture from your hands and reduce the risk. Some have tried using rubber bands around their wrist, I don’t suggest this since you may cut off blood circulation.

Good precautions mentioned. One thing you don’t want is Any lotion or cream on your skin while in the tank. Ive read of many who had grease on their hand from cooking, heat rub cream on their skin and even hand sanitizer and wiped out coral in hours.
I would apply immediately after performing tasks and washing hands

 

[JFleur]

Good precautions mentioned. One thing you don’t want is Any lotion or cream on your skin while in the tank. Ive read of many who had grease on their hand from cooking, heat rub cream on their skin and even hand sanitizer and wiped out coral in hours.
I would apply immediately after performing tasks and washing hands

Thank you guys! All super advice!

 

[Sarah24!]

Hello,

Yes sorry forgot to mention the lotion and especially the topical steroid cream should be applied after you wash your hands. These are not like oil like motor oil but they will affect corals and fish which is never good.