Candy Cane Placement Question

[csd99]

Hello all, yesterday I purchased a candy cane coral and placed it in my tank on the side of a rock low in the tank. Since it has now puffed up I realize that one head is very close to the surface of another rock (probably 1/2”). Will it instinctively grow up and away/around that jutting piece or should I move it at some point? Attached are some photos showing different angles. Thank you!

 

[exnisstech]

This is one coral I have not had success with but here's a bump and maybe someone experienced with them can answer.

 

[dking271]

They look happy and will grow and split accordingly. I’ve grown colonies to the size of a basketball and the pieces I have left in my tank descended from coral I have had for about 15 years. If they are puffed up and inflated they will likely grow.

 

[Mikedawg]

I think that is a good placement.

 

[doubleshot00]

Just make sure its not in direct flow. Other than they they are really easy.

 

[Matt Bravo]

It looks good there to be honest and when it grows (when mine grows at least) they branch off in the direction the heads are already facing. For expample, I would predict that your candy cane would branch one head upwards (towards the light) and the other head could branch facing the sand bed.

Remember I am basing this off my candy canes growth but I am just trying to give you a small understanding of branches