KeepingFishSimple | SKU: LIVE-FISH-DESERT-GOBY-1PK

Desert Goby - 3cm (Chlamydogobius eremius) (Live Fish)

Name: Desert Goby - 3cm (Chlamydogobius eremius) (Live Fish)
Brand: KeepingFishSimple
SKU: LIVE-FISH-DESERT-GOBY-1PK
Price: 22.00 AUD
Availability: OutOfStock

$22.00 AUD

Tax included

Size, Colour & Sex

Appearance & Colour

Fish may vary from the images shown. Colour, patterns, markings and fin shapes can differ naturally between individuals and may change with age, sex, stress and environmental conditions.

Size

All sizes are approximate and provided as a guide. Individual fish may be slightly larger or smaller than advertised.

Sex Requests

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Acclimation Guide

1. Prepare Your Aquarium

Make sure your aquarium is fully cycled, with 0 ammonia and 0 nitrite, and the temperature is suitable for your new fish.

2. Start Drip Acclimation

Place your fish and their transport water into a clean container. Using airline tubing, slowly drip water from your aquarium into the container at approximately 2–4 drops per second.

3. Slowly Add Aquarium Water

Over the next 30–60 minutes, allow the water volume to approximately double. This helps your fish gradually adjust to their new water conditions.

4. Transfer Your Fish

Gently net your fish into their new aquarium. Avoid adding transport water to your tank.

5. Give Them Time to Settle

Keep the aquarium lights off for a few hours and wait until the following day before feeding.

Important: Arrived with an issue?

If any fish arrive dead (DOA), keep the transport bag sealed and contact us within 24 hours with clear photos of the fish inside the unopened bag.

See our DOA Policy for more information.

Delivery & Shipping

Important: Live Fish Delivery

Please provide accurate contact details and ensure someone is available to receive your fish. This is essential for their safe arrival.

Shipping Costs

We offer discounted shipping on larger livestock orders, with FREE shipping on orders over $400!

Live Fish Shipping Rates

Under $150: $39.95

$150–$249.99: $29.95

$250–$349.99: $19.95

$350–$399.99: $9.95

$400+: FREE SHIPPING

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Desert Gobies are distinctive freshwater fish with sandy beige to golden-brown bodies accented by subtle darker mottling and speckled markings. Their elongated bodies, broad heads, prominent eyes, and fan-shaped pectoral fins give them a sturdy and recognizable appearance.

Common names: Desert Goby, Australian Desert Goby, Lake Eyre Goby
Scientific name: Chlamydogobius eremius
Approximate size: 5–6 cm
Temperament: Generally peaceful but territorial, especially among males defending caves during breeding
Recommended tank size: 60 L or larger for a small group
Diet: Primarily carnivorous; frozen or live bloodworms, brine shrimp, daphnia, small insect larvae, and suitable sinking foods
Origin: Lake Eyre drainage basin, South Australia, Australia
Basic care information: Desert Gobies are hardy Australian freshwater fish adapted to naturally variable environments. Males often display darker bodies with striking blue and yellow markings on their fins, while females are generally less colorful. Provide a sandy substrate, rocks, caves, and hiding places, with clean, well-filtered water. Maintain a temperature around 20–28°C, a pH of approximately 7.0–8.5, and moderate to hard water. Keep multiple caves and visual barriers to reduce aggression between males. Although they tolerate a wide range of salinity in the wild, adding salt is not essential for aquarium care. A secure lid is recommended.