There are two important questions to answer on this site before starting.
1. Choosing the type of cichlids
2. Size of tank.
(you're okay with a 55 gal tank to start out with).
http://www.cichlids.com/beginner.html
Here are some other great links that will give you a good idea of how to take care of and treat the water, nutrition and general care of these fish.
http://cichlid.infocrux.com/Cichlid-Care.html
This site has more articles at the bottom of the page!
http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/cichlid/
http://www.aquariumfish.net/information/raising_baby_fish_2_p2.htm
Good Luck!

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