First of all, I love the fact that you're willing to admit that you got in over your head and that you are going to try and pass the little fragglings on to someone with a little more experience with them. The reef world needs more people like you
As for the fragging, what kind of Acro is it? If it is thin, then you shouldn't have a problem in just breaking them off. How big are the living tips? Super glue will work wonders. Just try not to over do it.
Flow could have also been a contributing factor to the recession. As with nutrient deficiency. What are your water parameters?