There are soooo many options out there it would really help if you gave us preferences. Do you want a wet pet? Are you looking for a pair? Do you want a community? Would you like peacefully or aggressive fish?
In the OP its says cichlid not cichlids so it would seem he wants just one fish. But that being said you have alot of options. We need to know what your into as far as species, what you want out fo this fish???