Copper meds in tank... safe to touch water?

[spartanalia]

So my betta has velvet. I put copper sulfate drops in the water, but now it's time for the bi-weekly water change. Is it safe for me to put my arms in the water with the copper in it?

[jpappy789]

I believe copper sulfate can be a major irritant to skin, but I doubt that it is at a concentration high enough to be an issue. Rubber gloves are always an option if you want to play it safe.

[BioHazard]

I imagine you would be fine. Just wash your hands real well after.

[excuzzzeme]

Reach right in there and don't worry about it. You'll get a burning sensation long before your arm falls off.

[KarlTh]

Unless you're an invertebrate, of course.

[spartanalia]

haha I bought long latex gloves from Walgreens. I'm a hypochondriac!

[sorberj]

I've had that stuff splashed on my skin in chemistry lab and I'm still around 15 years later with no verified long term effects (although my partner swears I have brain damage from somewhere). Unless you have a medical reason that dictates an aversion to copper, then you should be fine.