building a 75 gallon tank

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so i been building a 75 gallon tank and well short story short i painted the back black i left it outside to dry as wind picked up and i am afraid some paint fell into my tank . i did cover it from the top with plastic to cover furniture and tape it but the wind was stron enougth to take off and the pastic tuched the paint and went into the tank i dont see any paint in it but i fear some drops fell. as i brougth the tank in after it a storm hit our town and some of my reef leaked and some sheet rock dust also fell into my tank.. i swear is not my day :( is the tank still good ?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rust-Ol...Black-General-Purpose-Paint-1974502/100208855 this is the paint i used whhat are ur guys thougths ??
 
If its a glass tank you can carefully scrape off the paint with a razor blade or credit card. It is latex paint with no additives I can find. It should be safe once dry.
 
Sorry about the rough day, sound like it. As lampin mention a little will not be an issue. Even a lot if you scrape it off. Use a little vinegar to clean up and all good to go. And hope the sun come out.
 
thanks everyone and yess ill led it dry and go with the flash light all over the tank to see it and yes hell starting coming down also hit the tank as well i was scared of a crack like i said is not my day
 

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