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question regarding possible aquarium contaminate

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by Leslie, Jan 6, 2009.

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  1. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    Ok this may sound like a dumb question but i wanted to know.

    well i got my nails done and it has polish and stuff on them, i was woundering before i jab my hand in the tank will it contaminate the water? I dont want to loose any fishs so thats why i ask. sorry if it is dumb but id reather know and not loose all the hard work i did.
     
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    I've never heard anyone ask that before. Having never had my nails done :) I'd say as long as they're dry they'll be fine.
     
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    ok. well i didnt know. but i do know that they cant have tanks in the nail place due to contaminations. and i didnt know since they are fake.

    and anthony i hope you dont get your nails done. then id have to call you my sister boyfriend!! ( i swear something aint right about him)
     
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  4. Anthony

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    :)

    I've seen fish tanks in nail places before. I don't think you have anything to worry about though. Just rinse your hands off in warm water before you stick your hands in there to be safe.
     
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    ok. thanks. ( i already wash my hands so much that they are red!!)
     
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    Don't wash off your skin, that would be a real problem. :)
     
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  7. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    well, i change so many diapers and touch so much stuff i feel i have to. i want to make sure my littles baby doesnt get sick. as well as the others.
     
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    Hand sanitizer. ;)
     
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    i got like gallons of it. i wash my hands and then use it!! gosh im so weird!! lol
     
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    LoL that's a little overkill.
     
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    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    well, after my oldest got very sick when she was little and they couldnt figure out what was wrong with her and she was sick for 2 month ( not lying really 2 months) i wont risk it!! scared the crap outta me and i was 5 months prego and i couldnt take care of her without help due to if i cought it i could have lost the other baby. :-(
     
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    You sure you've never had your nails done? If not, what the heck you doing inside? :)
     
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    :) :) :)
     
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    Ex GF forced me to sit there when she had hers done.
     
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    hahahaha, likely story.....
     
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    That's my story and I'm sticking to it. :p :)
     
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    LOL at all the previous stuff :)
    I rarely do my fingernails, since I'm either grubbing around in aquarium gravel or have my special kids picking at the polish, but my take has always been that if you can't smell acetane or polish or any of the other goop, you shouldn't have to worry about putting your hands in your tank.
    Now, I have had fishes peck at my nails when they're too colorful or shiny, but that's a cich thing. :D
     
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  18. Anonymous

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    I killed a whole tank of fish when i was ateenager cuz I did my nails before servicing the tank! My Dad was REALLY REALLY MAD!!
     
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  19. GOT MTS?

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    You should always have clean hands when putting them in your tank. Use a mild had soap, I would not suggest antibacterial. You could always get a pair of arm length aquarium gloves from Dr foster smith site for like 15 bucks.
     
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    I prefer to not use soap before my hands go into the tank, I would hate to find out that I didnt rinse all the soap off the hand way, I wash my hands with water only.
     
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