So I am painting the back of my tank today, using min-wax oil based glossy black paint.
All was going fine until a drop of paint fell off the brush into the sump.
I had a towel in my hand and almost immediately was able to soak up MOST of the paint droplet as it was dispersing on the surface. ( It was oil based so it floated).
I've added a poly filter and the skimmer is running.
Here is the BEST news: My return pump was off! Hallelujah! ( I was in the middle of a water change and had the pump off while waiting for salt water to mix a bit more.... )
So right now any paint residue that I did not get out right away should be contained in the sump.
Suggestions?