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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

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.