How do you frag Purple Plume Gorgonia (Muriceopsis flavida)?

[duganderson]

I've heard it can be tricky to successfully frag Purple Plume Gorgonia (Muriceopsis flavida) also called the "Rough Sea Plume"

 

What are tips for fragging this? What is the minimum size piece you want so the frag is likely to live? How do you attach it to a frag plug or rubble?

 

Also, if this gorg gets too big, can you trim it back and does it look good afterward? Any tips appreciated here.

 

Thanks, Doug