Candy Cane not extending?

[chris0412]

Here are a couple pictures of my candy cane coral, this is basically how it has looked since i got it a few weeks ago and I was just wondering does it look normal? Cause I feel like I see other people with these and they are more puffed up.

 

[James M]

Have you tried moving it ?

 

[chris0412]

I’m not sure where would be a better position

 

[HB AL]

It’s only been a few weeks so it could still be acclimating to your water params. It might also need to be placed in a different location needing more or less light and more or less flow. Mine are always puffed up from just a little to really big. Your frag looks healthy so since it doesn’t look like it’s dying I wouldn’t sweat it, just give it more time where it’s at or move it to a new location and see how it responds.

 

[timrocks311]

I'd move it to a really low flow spot and see if it puffs up. Is it an all green candy cane or a purple with green center? If it's all green then it is really receeding, and I'd check your water parameters. Still move it to very low flow.

 

[chris0412]

It’s a purple with green center

 

[chris0412]

i moved it and it is looking a lot better

 

[chris0412]

what do you guys think ?

 

[HB AL]

Check it in the middle of the night after lights have been off for a few hours or in the morning while it’s still dark and see if it’s more puffed up and for any tentacles out. It looks fine to me in that pic.