how do i start a cichlid tank

[fishlover420]

I have a 29 gal fresh and a 10 gal fresh, but it seems there are so many other pretty fish. I have seen many gorgeous tanks makes mine look bad but i heard it is harder to keep up those kind of tanks then fresh water tanks. I s this true...... does anyone have any advise for me. and what are the easiest to take care of .... i know my 2 are a but load of maintnance and i get up every morning hopeing to find everyone ok and looking good. i have had my tanks for 5 months and only had 3 deaths out of a good 10 fish. I have a dwarf green headed puffer in a freshwater and he seems to be doin fine.... he is my favorite......

[Aqua-Reliable]

Uh, don't know if you know, but cichlids ARE freshwater fish..Your 29 gallon isn't alot of space to put any cichlids in it, possibly some bolivion or german ram cichlids, or some kribensis, you don't have enough room for any of the bigger cichlids that you see in most larger tanks like electric yellows or pseudotropheus demasoni's.

[YoFishboy]

Start with some research....check through the threads here....look at these sites....

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/index.php

http://cichlidae.com/default.php

Take your time and learn all you can.....