2 questions from a beginnner

[nwforestlover]

Hello
I bought shrimp from 2 sources I got Mandarin Shrimp (Neocaridina sp.) and Neocaridina Heteropoda "Orange"
Pumpkin Sakura Shrimp

Are these the same thing? they look identical

also I put a Moss Balls/Marimo Balls/Tribbles (Cladophora aegagropila) in the tank with them and they seem to love it I think they are grassing on it

Are they likely eating it? is it a good food for them?

Thanks

I've decided that my little buddies are not eating the moss ball more like grooming it

[Mustafa]

These shrimp are sold under all kinds of names, and the two you mentioned are among those names. I could provide you with a more definite answer if you posted pictures of both. And yes, your shrimp are most likely just grazing the marimo balls.