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First n' foremost, keep in mind that these little guys do have their own individual personalities so don't assume your pig(s) is going to act any particular way.
Diet is big big big for these guys as you've already partially learned. The easiest way I've seen to supplement them with vitamin C is via drops in their water bottles. Pretty easy. Timothy hay should also be available at all times, stick with a basic pelleted diet, and you can offer things like some orange wedges as a treat.
As far as cages go, well... what pet stores offer as guinea pig cages are really not that great for them. They're awfully small for an animal that, when comfortable, really likes to get up and go, jump around like a retard, etc. Especially if you're looking at getting two. Check out http://www.guineapigcages.com/index.htm for an idea of what I'm talking about. If you're looking for a pet you can put in a cage and leave it there, guinea pigs are probably not what you want.
Also keep in mind that small animals like this have very delicate respiratory systems. Smoking is out of the question and drafty areas can sometimes pose a threat. Guinea pigs are also prey animals, and this is IMPORTANT! It's a really good way to understand why they act the way they do. A scared guinea pig is never going to be a fun guinea pig. However, once they're totally comfortable in their surroundings, they trust you, etc., your typical pig ends up being a social and affectionate little beast.
Just remember if you decide to get two (which you probably should), go for a same sex pair, preferably siblings, or be prepped to look into spaying/neutering. You don't want to deal with babies.
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