- The most important guideline is to prevent contact with bacteria or other infectious agents in aquarium water.
- Always wear gloves when cleaning your fish tank.
Caring for Your Fish
Being Safe While caring for Your Fish
By Mark Cichocki, R.N., About.com
Updated: November 30, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Caring for your fish properly and safely will keep you and your pet healthy.
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