I think the actual beginning is pretty hard for newbies, but once you get ahold of things and they start falling into place they are pretty easy to take care of. I think if I had read alot more of this website, my beginning would have been alot easier. Being that she was more than willing to eat, just not in a 20g tank! lol.
After the first few weeks, it's smooth sailing and you'll be thinking about what you can get your hands on next!