Parasite on Acropora, Filter Feeder?

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Hi, I have these two parasites on an Acropora, they look like filter feeders of some kind, the mouths can be seen actively opening and closing on them, and reacting if I move close. Does anyone know what they are? Are they harmful for my tank? If so, how should I remove them?

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Whatever they are survived Polyplab Reef Primer, Revive, and Milbemycin.

Thanks!
 
Barnacles. Their presence on corals never concerned me.
 

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