Oh these guys sound so intresting i might get one instead of a kribensis since
they don't have them in my area.... any information about these guys would be great

1 10 gallon aquarium (20"L x 10"W x 12"H) or larger
1 Fluorescent Light with Top for a 10 gallon aquarium. A glass top will allow for a second bulb if you choose to raise live plants.
1 External or Internal Filtration Unit (no undergravel filters)
1 50 watt submersible heater (most submersible heaters last longer and are more accurate)
1 thermometer
10 lbs.+ of fine grade crushed coral sand
A Small Net
A bottle of Dechlorinator
Water Changing Equipment
Cichlid Additives (Cichlid Buffer, Cichlid Salts, Cichlid Trace Elements)
A Full range test kit (pH, Hardness, Alkalinity, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate) (optional)
A variety of the appropriate foods. (Cichlid Flakes, Brine Shrimp (Adult and/or Baby), other small, meaty freeze-dried or frozen foods.
A container of Vitamin Supplement
Shells & Other Decorations
Tank Background (optional)

With regards to the shells required by the Shell-Dwelling Cichlids, there are a few suggestions. Marine shells sold in pet stores for hermit crabs and saltwater aquaria are suitable. The shells of deceased freshwater apple snails and mystery snails are also acceptable. If you want a close approximation of the true Neothauma shell, empty shells of the edible snail can be purchased at premium delicatessens. Small terra-cotta flower pots and Cichlid caves will also provide the necessary cover. Should you require a decor which allows easy removal of the fish, barnacle shells are excellent. Regardless of the "shell" you choose, it is wise to clean it, boil it, and rinse it thoroughly to remove any remains of the previous occupant!

Any type of plant is suitable for the Shell-Dweller aquarium. Emphasis must be placed on the fact that floor space is the paramount requirement for Shell-Dwellers, so plant sparingly. Ideal live plants which tolerate the conditions required by these Cichlids include Anubias, Microsorium (Java Fern), Java Moss, Apondgenton, Cryptocaryne, Sagittaria, and Vallisneria.

Thanks sandy!!!, i think for christmas i might get a 10 gallon
So ill put one in there i've been told that i could keep a male and a few females i heard that they like there aquarium rather rocky with lots of shells some plants not alot they don't care much....

Anyway thanks again!

Wow, thats cool Im getting a new tank for christmas aswell!

it's the only thing we could get for now.... since were buying a house in the spring and don't want to drain our money... so a 10 gallon would be great
they cost about 60$ here in Canada