[p]The Labeotropheus trewavasae are similair to the fuelleborni in most aspects. The L. trewavasae have a more slender body than their fuelleborni cousins and prefer the deeper, sediment rich regions. They are wide spread throughout the lake and come in many different geographic variants. For all general purposes, the only major difference in the variants is coloration. The slender bodies of the trewavase allows them to get between smaller crevices in rocks to feed. Algae feeders, the Labeotropheus rake the rocks use sharp teeth to cut free algae. Labeotropheus are an interesting fish to watch feed over rocks in the tank.

[p]Labeotropheus are territorial and should be given tanks with adequate space. They can be quite belligerent to tankmates entering their space and to females during the breeding process. L. trewavasae are polygamous mouthbrooders. Eggs are typically fertilized and then picked up by the female on the second pass. The Labeotropheus eggs are some of the largest eggs among the Mbuna, whereas the male's egg spots are proportionately smaller when compared to the size of the fish. After spawning, the female will first release the free swimming fry after about three weeks. The fry will stay with their mother for another week. She will pick them up during this time to protect them from any dangers.