Originally posted by Twisterdog

Cheap = hardy .... oh, I SO like that!
In most cases. There are a few that can be hardy, but not cheap. They are just harder to breed so they cost more, Of course!

What ever you decided to get, just remember.
water temp 78, even 80
lots of hiding places
Cichlid salt added
and a little higher ph level then fresh water fish. It doesn't have to be perfect, think of it this way, most pet stores keep them in fresh water tanks, so they adapt well. It's just a higher Ph is healther and they are more active.
Oh and don't forget the cichlid sticks/food.

If you get them, you will enjoy them, I promise.