I had a brown banded bamboo for a year when I first started my tank. Great fish. Lept into action when silversides were wiggled in the tank. I had fed him (not too smart, but SOOOOO worth it for me - luckily, I never got bit). You can see pics of him on my pic list. I paid $99.00 and he was just over a foot long. He was about 30 inches when I sold him back. Great choice.
Being as you are so close to Utah, call my LFS (Aquatica) and ask for Shawn Barton, he is the owner. He has always been able to get them. He might be able to ship one to you in Boise. (801) 224-1515. Tell him Marco sent you. Good Luck.
-Dr Marco :sfish: