I think you only breed fish when you've put a pair together, condition the fish and raise the fry yourself.
I can't really say i've bred convicts since I did nothing at all, Lol.
Although a big community would be nice, maybe an oddball tank could be good or an African tank, dedicated to different African species of fish, like bichirs and Butterfuly fish.
Maybe even a rare knife fish tank?
Snakehead tank?
I have 4 fluval u4's for now til I get my external and he kicks up the sand real hard, especially when someone tries to invade his territory.
Dont ever underestimate a pleco, they can defend themselves very well!
Im just going on my experience with my Firemouths, never owned an Elliotti, people have always said they were the firemouths peaceful cousin.
Hows the firemouth pairing going?
Not the best stocking IMO
Tigers will be food for the JD and Oscar, not sure on the GT.
Balas and clowns are schoolers need to be in groups of 6 minimum and need a 6ft but you should get away with it in a 5.