Starting a cichlids tank

Why not start by posting your local water conditions? It's much easier to
keep fish that fit your local parameters rather then making your water "fit"
your fish.
"Fred Bloggs" wrote in message
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Hi Folks,

We recently moved and tore down our aquarium, and it is time to get it
starting again. It was a community tank with lots of plants, but I want to
do something a little different when I get going again.

I am thinking cichlids which I understand needs lots of hiding places and
rocks, but are they compatible with plants?

Any recommendations on good fish for a 55gal tank? I am looking for a lot
of color and small to medium size fish that are not excessively aggressive
or require live food.

Is there anything special I need in the way of filtration or water
conditions?

Thanks