Glue encrusted acan plug

[rlx]

I have an acan on a plug that has about 8-10 heads and has been on my coral shelf growing out.
At this point there isn't a part of the plug not covered. I want to trim the stalk off the plug, but I don't know how to go about glueing it to a rock without directly touching the coral. Would I be ok handling and applying any pressure to the coral flesh in order to get the glue to adhere?

 

[Saltyreef]

It should be fine if its healthy and your tank has been supporting its growth.. I would be more worried about handling it to get the frag post off vs mounting it onto a rock since you will probably be applying more pressure to the flesh at that time.