As far as propagating a pipe organ coral goes, you're going to have a long, long wait if you try sticking them next to a rock as your preferred method. Cutting up a colony with a razor isn't going to work either for obvious reasons. But, don't fret. If you want to make more colonies, want to make a specimen smaller, or just change it's shape get out a hacksaw blade a saw away. Be careful, of course, but don't worry too much. You'll likely lose a few polyps in the process, but under good conditions, a healthy colony will recover with no troubles. You can also use this procedure to "save" a colony that is severely injured/partially dead. Cut away the bad, and keep the good.
So I guess it's a good think that I fragged that healthy piece and looks like we're going to have to hack off the parts covered in algae. I'll keep you posted.
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