I'm no expert but can try help if you need anything. I have done a fair bit of reading and my fish are going alright at the moment so that's something haha.
That PCS forum has heaps of info on caring for cichlids, you should be able to find pretty much everything you need there.
This link
rift-lake-cichlids/ gives a brief run down of what cichlids like in regards to water, food etc (there are other good articles in the advice section also) and this one
Cichlids - Aquarium Industries gives some care sheets on some of the more common types.
End of the day, if you set the tank up right, have good filtration & do your regular water changes you'll be laughing. They are pretty hardy & easy to look after.