I just got home from a surprise virthday trip to the local lsf and found myself a spur of the moment catch. I know slightly irresponsible where I did not prepare butttt I saw and fell in love. It is a true chocolate with the elongated nose itse about 6" I read it may reach 8" . I have six tanks and just trying to decide which would be best for him habitat wise I read he was quite peaceful to larfer then mouth mates any input wpuld be great