[Funky_Fish14]

I personally have never used gloves while dealing with my tank. It has never really concerned me, because I am immune to most insect stings, have never had an infected cut(and I get alot of cuts), and bristleworm hairs do not iritate me at all. I've also touched BTA's and LTA's and neither type has ever had any effect on me. I've never had a rash either. All this has probably wiped away my concern about having problems and this is why I do not wear gloves. The only things that I've had concern about is cutting my fingers on rocks, but I have yet to do so because I have slight calises(sp?) on the inside of my fingers and palm.

I have considered arms length gloves before, but have always worried about them reducing dexterity. It sounds like there are a few out there that allow good movement in them?

Chris