hmmm, mine is approaching the 27" mark now. I wonder just how big these monsters can get. I think the biggest that I have heard of is 29" which would make mine the second largest that I have heard of. Just wondering if you guys have ever heard of any bigger than these, or have ever seen on bigger. If you have one please post some pics and a lil story about it for us. I think with hybrid vigor, and from the sizes of the parent species, these fish could definitely get over 4ft. in captivity. Just wondering how long they have been around and what's the biggest anyone has heard of.