[Cichlidoclus]

Hello SmokeyN'Tiger. Sorry to hear of your loss.

As you probably learned from your experience, it is always good to research the kind of fish that you are going to buy, prior to actually purchasing them, in order to learn what their specific requirements may be. This can help you to avoid a lot of problems and heartache in the future. There are so many online sources where one can obtain this information, such as on tropical fish related messageboards like this one.

While I can't tell you exactly why your fish died, being as I am not familiar with your setup, I would advise you to educate yourself regarding the nitrification cycle and "new tank syndrome", as this may possibly have something to do with the death of your two fish.

If there is one thing which I would suggest to you, it is read, read, read, and research, research, research. Our aquatic pets deserve the best treatment that we can afford them.

Thanks!