Feather Duster in between Candy Cane heads

[Benga]

My Candy Cane coral hasn't been as inflated and open as it used to and I'm thinking it's because there's a little feather duster growing right in between the two candy cane heads. The feathers brush up/rest on the candy cane heads.

Does anyone think this could be the reason for my candy cane not being as happy?

All the parameters are perfect. I'm also switching from IO purple box salt to RS Coral Pro Salt. Hoping to see some good growth overall after that.

 

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Space invasion can cause stress and sometimes chemical war between corals. That could be the issue.