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I have a hammer coral that had one branch die off, released all it's heads a few months ago. The rest of the branches are doing awesome, so I left it alone and left it where it was since no more die off occurred. The branch that died is closest to a rock (fairly shaded). However, off the dead branch I see four new heads growing out of the side of the branch. The heads are almost touching the rock.

First one popped out, then a week or two later another, now I see two more new heads popping out of the side of the dead branch. LIttle tiny, barely visible babies. So, my question is, if they get much bigger their hammers will be touching the rock. My understanding is they don't like rock (possibly why the shorter branch died in the first place). Do I move it so the babies don't grow into the rock or have their growth hindered by the rock. Or do I leave it since it seems to be an awesome spot for birthing new hammer babies?

I'm usually of the stance, if it's working, don't touch it. :)
 
I would leave them, it's likely they'll either fall off as they larger(and then you may move them and secure them elsewhere) or they will grow out as they get bigger and it won't be an issue.
 

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