Aquarium Fish Becoming More Popular in Singapore in 2026
In Singapore, the aquarium fish becoming more popular in 2026 on FishyHub are guppies, halfmoon and halfmoon plakat bettas, angelfish, discus, goldfish, platies and rainbowfish: each is rising in activity and already draws high or very high buyer interest. A second group, including flowerhorn, silver arowana, apistogrammas, bubble eye goldfish, badis and hatchetfish, is rising from a smaller following. Channa, plecos, corydoras and rasboras remain very popular but are holding steady rather than climbing.
Key Findings
- FishyHub data shows guppies draw very high buyer interest in Singapore, are in the most purchased tier and are rising.
- FishyHub data shows halfmoon and halfmoon plakat bettas rising in Singapore with high buyer interest.
- FishyHub data shows angelfish and discus rising in Singapore with high buyer interest, frequent purchases and prices trending up.
- FishyHub data shows goldfish, platies and rainbowfish rising in Singapore with high buyer interest and demand ahead of supply.
- FishyHub data shows flowerhorn, silver arowana, apistogrammas and bubble eye goldfish rising in Singapore from a moderate level of interest.
- FishyHub data shows channa, plecos, corydoras and rasboras drawing very high buyer interest in Singapore while holding steady.
- FishyHub data shows tetras, loaches and algae eaters still drawing very high interest in Singapore, though their activity is cooling.
How Popularity Is Measured Here
FishyHub can describe popularity in Singapore from several angles at once: orders, buyer interest (wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves), and momentum, which compares new listings and orders with the year before. A fish is becoming more popular when momentum is rising and interest is already high. A fish that draws high interest but is steady or cooling is popular, but not gaining ground.
Popularity Tiers for Singapore
| Tier | Fish (alphabetical) |
|---|---|
| Becoming more popular | Angelfish, discus, goldfish, guppies, halfmoon bettas, halfmoon plakat bettas, platies, rainbowfish |
| Rising from a smaller following | Apistogrammas, badis, bubble eye goldfish, flowerhorn, gar, hatchetfish, Mahachai bettas, silver arowana |
| Popular and holding steady | Barbs, catfish, channa, corydoras, koi, mollies, oscars, plecos, pufferfish, rasboras |
| Popular but cooling | Algae eaters, danios, gouramis, loaches, orandas, tetras |
Becoming More Popular
Guppies
Guppies combine very high interest, very high purchases and rising momentum, and demand clearly outpaces supply for the category. Singapore breeders have worked on guppy strains for generations, and buyers now seek out named lines with consistent colour and finnage, which also explains why prices in the guppy subcategory are trending up.
Halfmoon and halfmoon plakat bettas
Both draw high interest and are rising. Halfmoon plakat prices are trending up while halfmoon prices hold stable, so buyer enthusiasm is strongest for the short-finned form. Bettas suit Singapore homes well: they need no heater in most HDB flats and condos and can live in a modest tank.
Angelfish and discus
Both draw high interest, are purchased often and are rising, with prices trending up. Discus are a long-standing Singapore speciality, and angelfish are their more forgiving cousin. Rising prices alongside rising activity suggest buyers are trading up to better-quality fish.
Goldfish, platies and rainbowfish
The goldfish category, platies and rainbowfish all draw high interest, are rising and show demand ahead of supply. Platies and rainbowfish are bright, peaceful community fish, while goldfish are increasingly kept in air-conditioned rooms where they stay comfortable in Singapore's heat.
Rising From a Smaller Following
These fish are gaining momentum but start from moderate interest:
- Flowerhorn and silver arowana: classic Singapore display fish, now rising with prices easing, which opens them to more buyers.
- Apistogrammas and badis: small, characterful fish for planted tanks.
- Bubble eye goldfish: a delicate fancy goldfish with demand ahead of supply.
- Gar and hatchetfish: niche choices at opposite ends of the size scale; hatchetfish demand clearly outpaces supply.
- Mahachai bettas: a wild betta species that appeals to biotope keepers.
Popular but Not Climbing
Channa, plecos, corydoras and rasboras all draw very high interest, and corydoras and rasboras are in the most purchased tier, but their momentum is steady. These fish are established favourites rather than rising ones. Channa in particular have a devoted Singapore following, and shoppers search often for specific species such as Channa andrao and Channa auranti.
Tetras, loaches and algae eaters still draw very high interest and very high purchases, but their activity is cooling. Gouramis, danios and orandas follow the same pattern with high interest.
Where Popular Fish Are Bought
On FishyHub, livestock buyers are concentrated in Central Singapore, with many also in the North-East and West, fewer in the East and the fewest in the North. Since merchants deliver across the island, rising fish reach buyers in every region quickly.
Methodology
The popularity tiers here come from FishyHub's Singapore marketplace over October 2024 to October 2026. We looked at orders, wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves, new listings and orders against the previous year, active listings, listed prices and their direction, buyer regions and search terms. Results are reported only as tiers and directions.
Search terms combine the Singapore and US markets. Regional data covers livestock buyers in general. The data covers fish sold by independent merchants on FishyHub and does not measure how many people in Singapore keep fish or sales outside the marketplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which aquarium fish are becoming more popular in Singapore?
On FishyHub, guppies, halfmoon and halfmoon plakat bettas, angelfish, discus, goldfish, platies and rainbowfish are rising with high or very high buyer interest.
Are guppies popular in Singapore?
Yes. Guppies draw very high buyer interest on FishyHub in Singapore, are in the most purchased tier and are still rising.
Is flowerhorn still popular in Singapore?
Flowerhorn activity is rising on FishyHub in Singapore, with moderate buyer interest and prices easing.
Are channa fish popular in Singapore?
Yes. Channa draw very high buyer interest on FishyHub in Singapore, though their momentum is steady rather than rising.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "Aquarium Fish Becoming More Popular in Singapore in 2026" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/aquarium-fish-becoming-more-popular-in-singapore-in-2026
