Originally from the Lake Eyre area in southern Australia, they prefer hard and alkaline water. That alone makes them a fish for our local, chewable liquid. They are peaceful with other species, but I have found it best to have only one male per tank. Several females are okay, but hope the male doesn't spawn with them all at once. Mine spawned with five females, resulting in over 500 fry.
Breeding is easy.
Eggs are laid cichlid style on the roof of their chosen tube. The fry hatch in about seven to ten days. Immediately start them on live baby brine as they have little, if any, yolk sack left. With good maintenance, your fry will spawn in about four months. Male desert gobies are a yellow ochre in color, overlain with an olive green.