Light fell in sump

My light fell in my sump (it is the little curl florescent with in the reflector).  It was lucky I was close by and heard the popping.  I pulled it out right away (there was a smell of burning).  I also shut the flow to my display tank.  Everything seems fine, but should I turn the flow back on, or should I do something to the sump before I turn it back on?  The only thing I can think of is there was a bunch of melted brass or copper and aluminum in the light fitting that may have got into the sump.  I wish I had some poly filters on hand... is there anything I could pick up at petsmart that would take out anything that may have gotten into the sump?

Run carbon

bummer. I'd probably throw in a water change with the carbon

The carbon is to absorb some of the problems caused by the corals being upset and releasing toxins.

Oh man, I'm so sorry to read this. You did not need more tank problems. 

For future safety, the clip-on bracket or the electrical cord can be secured to something above to ensure that if the clip slips off it's mount, the light fixture will not drop into the water, but will hang just above by the electrical cord or a zip tie.

Mark Peterson wrote: Oh man, I'm so sorry to read this. You did not need more tank problems.  For future safety, the clip-on bracket or the electrical cord can be secured to something above to ensure that if the clip slips off it's mount, the light fixture will not drop into the water, but will hang just above by the electrical cord or a zip tie.