Is this elegance coral polyp bailout?

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Hey folks I noticed something strange on my elegance coral. I've had it happy and thriving these last 6 months or so. I purchased it from a local reefer who had had it for awhile.

Today while inspecting I noticed it seems to have detached from its skeleton on one side but is full and open and happy?

Is this polyp bailout on a elegance, injury?
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Hard to tell. Can’t really see the skeleton. Coral looks happy though so I’m doubtful.
 
im going to try and get a better photo, it seems like it may only be connected on the right now, but its super fluffy which is confusing to me
 
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the pointed area seems to be completely detached ?
 
It looks happy right now but can’t really tell with these pictures. Maybe try disturbing it to get it to retract and see what it looks like then?
 
Just tested

Kh 8
Calcium 420
Mag 1530 ( high but I've kept it high for a while now)
Nitrate 27
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I can unfortunately confirm it bailed out.
 

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