Aquarium Fish Prices Across Singapore: Where Are Fish Cheapest?
Across Singapore, aquarium fish on FishyHub cost much the same whichever region you live in, because merchants deliver island-wide and prices are set by the species and the seller, not the buyer's postcode. Where regions do differ is choice: Central Singapore has the most sellers, the North-East and West have many, and the North and East have fewer. Fish are cheapest wherever you live when you pick entry-level species, such as tetras, rasboras, danios, Neocaridina shrimp and plants, and groups where prices are easing.
Key Findings
- FishyHub marketplace data shows Central Singapore has the most aquarium livestock sellers and buyers, with the North-East and West also having many of both.
- FishyHub data shows the East has fewer buyers and the fewest sellers in Singapore, while the North has the fewest buyers and fewer sellers.
- FishyHub listings carry the same price for buyers in every region of Singapore, with merchants delivering across the island, so species and variety decide the price rather than location.
- FishyHub data shows the cheapest livestock in Singapore, including danios, Neocaridina shrimp, platies, rasboras, snails, tetras and most aquatic plants, sits in the entry-level / budget price tier.
- FishyHub data shows prices easing in Singapore for loaches, barbs, rainbowfish, swordtails, floating plants and the betta, goldfish and guppy categories.
- FishyHub data shows prices trending up for tetras, rasboras, corydoras, Neocaridina shrimp, snails and koi in Singapore.
- FishyHub data shows a very wide price spread in Singapore for koi, oranda, ryukin, mollies and swordtails, so comparing sellers pays off.
Do Fish Cost Less in Some Parts of Singapore?
Not in any meaningful way. FishyHub does not report prices by region, and because sellers in every part of the island deliver island-wide, a buyer in Woodlands, Tampines, Jurong or Bishan sees the same listings. The listed price follows the fish, the variety and the seller.
What region does affect is convenience:
- Choice nearby. More sellers in Central Singapore, the North-East and the West means more options for self-collection and quick delivery.
- Delivery distance. On a compact island, distance matters far less than in larger countries, but some sellers charge differently for longer trips.
- Farm and shop clusters. Many breeders and fish farms sit in the north-western agricultural areas, while long-established aquarium shop clusters are spread around the island. Keepers often visit these in person.
Where Buyers and Sellers Are
| Region | Buyers on FishyHub | Sellers on FishyHub |
|---|---|---|
| Central | Most buyers | Most sellers |
| East | Fewer buyers | Fewest sellers |
| North | Fewest buyers | Fewer sellers |
| North-East | Many buyers | Many sellers |
| West | Many buyers | Many sellers |
Central Singapore is the hub of both buying and selling. The East is the region where buyers most often rely on sellers from elsewhere, since it has fewer sellers relative to buyers. In the North, both buying and selling are lighter. For a buyer anywhere, the practical tip is the same: search the whole island, not just your neighbourhood.
The Cheapest Fish in Singapore, by Tier
The cheapest fish on FishyHub are the same island-wide. Examples are listed alphabetically.
| Price tier | Examples on FishyHub in Singapore |
|---|---|
| Collector / premium | Arowana (Black, Crossback, Super Red), flowerhorn, ranchu, stingray |
| Upper mid-range | Discus, guppies, halfmoon bettas, koi, plecos |
| Mid-range | Angelfish, corydoras, goldfish, mollies, oscars |
| Entry-level / budget | Aquatic plants, danios, loaches, Neocaridina shrimp, platies, rasboras, snails, tetras |
Why these fish are cheap
Tetras, rasboras, danios and platies are bred in large numbers in the region and travel well. Neocaridina shrimp and snails multiply quickly in home tanks, so many sellers are hobbyists with surplus stock. Aquascaping plants grow fast and are easy to propagate.
Which Fish Are Getting Cheaper, and Which Dearer
Region does not change the price, but timing and species choice do.
Prices easing
FishyHub data shows prices easing in Singapore for:
- Barbs
- Bettas (category as a whole)
- Floating plants
- Goldfish (category as a whole)
- Guppies (category as a whole)
- Loaches
- Rainbowfish
- Swordtails
These are good groups for budget-minded buyers anywhere on the island.
Prices trending up
FishyHub data shows prices trending up for corydoras, koi, Neocaridina shrimp, rasboras, snails and tetras. Several of these, including Neocaridina shrimp, snails, tetras and rasboras, have demand clearly outpacing supply, so sellers have less reason to cut prices. Buyers who want these may find better value by buying a group in one order rather than a few at a time.
Price Spread: Why Comparing Sellers Matters
Some groups show a very wide price spread between varieties on FishyHub in Singapore, including koi, oranda, ryukin, mollies, swordtails and Caridina shrimp. Others, including guppies, tetras, rasboras and corydoras, show a wide spread. In these groups, grade, colour and line matter, and two listings of the same species can sit in different tiers. Comparing sellers across regions is the single most reliable way to pay less.
Getting the Best Price, Wherever You Live
- Search island-wide rather than only nearby sellers.
- Choose entry-level fish and easing groups.
- Combine several fish or plants into one order.
- Compare varieties in groups with a wide price spread.
- Self-collect from a nearby seller where convenient.
- Keep fish that breed at home, such as platies and Neocaridina shrimp.
Methodology
This page is based on FishyHub marketplace activity in Singapore over the period from October 2024 to October 2026: active listings, listed prices in tiers and their direction, price spread between varieties, orders, wishlists and likes, and buyer and seller regions (North, North-East, East, West and Central). Findings are reported as tiers and directions rather than figures.
FishyHub does not report listed prices by region, and regional data covers livestock buyers and sellers in general rather than any one species. The page does not measure retail shop prices outside FishyHub or how many people in each region keep fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are aquarium fish cheapest in Singapore?
Prices on FishyHub do not depend on region, since merchants deliver island-wide. Fish are cheapest when you choose entry-level species and groups with easing prices.
Which part of Singapore has the most fish sellers?
FishyHub data shows Central Singapore has the most livestock sellers, with many in the North-East and West.
What are the cheapest aquarium fish in Singapore?
Danios, Neocaridina shrimp, platies, rasboras, snails, tetras and most aquatic plants sit in FishyHub's entry-level tier in Singapore.
Are fish prices going up in Singapore?
Some are. Tetras, rasboras, corydoras, Neocaridina shrimp, snails and koi are trending up, while barbs, loaches, rainbowfish and swordtails are easing.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "Aquarium Fish Prices Across Singapore: Where Are Fish Cheapest?" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/aquarium-fish-prices-across-singapore-where-are-fish-cheapest
