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Labidochromis gigas is found in the rocky habitats of the islands Chizumulu and Likoma. They are usually living on an average depth between 5 and 20 metres. These examples were found at Machili Island, a little northwest from Chizumulu Island. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 10 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 12 cm, females grow to about 8 cm. Labidochromis gigas is a species which you can best keep with multiple females and a lot of hiding places in the aquarium. This species behaves pretty tolerant against other inhabitants, only during mating-time it could became a territoral one. In the lake they are mainly feeding themselves with algae which they find on the rocks. In the aquarium they are comfortable with any food. They take everything they get offered, like spirulina pellets, mysis, artemia, cyclops and shrimp-peas mix. Food rich of algae like spirulina pellets or flakes is very important to them so this should not be missing on their menu. 
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