Here is how not to select one!!! This is mine. The picture on the left is at 3-4inches. On the right is about 14 inches. Do not pick one with a deep yellow color...it will go over the top and become orange. Pick one with the most pale yellow you can find. As you see...too much sumi. Looked good in the middle pic...then became a speckled crapagoi!!! So....pale yellow..less sumi..you may get a winner.