Adding features to tank...what to wash hands with?

[BlueBottle]

Hey guys.

Just wondering when adding plants etc to the active tank, what is better to wash hands with before putting them into the tank? I thought soap, but not sure what good that will do for the PH level :S ?

[Bernie]

I would not use soap to wash my hands before putting them in the tank (only when I had finished playing around in it), just in case there was still some soap residue left on them. I would always just wash my hands really well in hot water only. Apart from the PH level, I would be more worried that any soap residue may kill the fish.