Switch from CC to sand

[rage]

One last question, my anemone is attached to a rather large piece of live rock. To big to submerse
in a bucket or something when taking it out of the tank. Would it be okay if I very quickly took it out and placed it into the holding tank while I switch out the substrate? I know they aren't really supposed to be exposed to air, but it would be less than 30
seconds out total between taking it out and pputting it back in. Thanks!

That shouldn't be a problem. I sold several anenomes and I took them out to transfer to container all those times, no problems. In fact, most corals can stand exposed to air for a while.
The only living things I was told specifically to NOT expose to air are the star fish.

[Saltreefer07]

Project is underway!!! Fish and coral are in coral with air pumping and lights on them. Waiting for tank to uncloud a bit then will transfer them back. Took me about an hour from the first drip to sand in an most of the water back in. I'll keep y'all posted!

[Saltreefer07]

Everything is back in! Canopy put back on and everything seems to be doing good. All corals are open and thriving! We will see how everything goes in the days to come. Thanks again for all your help guys!

[nano reef heaven]

Looks good.

*Sent from my little corner of the reef.*