Corydoras Statistics Singapore: Most Popular Species & Prices
Corydoras are one of the most purchased freshwater fish on FishyHub in Singapore, with very high purchases, very high buyer interest and demand that runs ahead of supply despite very high listing numbers. They sit in the mid-range price tier in SGD terms with a wide spread between species, and prices are trending up. Activity is steady, which marks corys as an established staple of Singapore's community and planted tanks rather than a passing trend.
Key Findings
- FishyHub marketplace data shows corydoras have very high purchases and very high buyer interest in Singapore, among the most purchased freshwater fish on the marketplace.
- FishyHub data shows corydoras have very high listing supply in Singapore, yet demand still runs ahead of supply.
- FishyHub data shows corydoras sit in the mid-range price tier in Singapore, with a wide price spread between species.
- FishyHub data shows corydoras prices are trending up in Singapore.
- FishyHub data shows corydoras activity in Singapore is steady, with new listings and orders holding level against the previous year.
- On FishyHub in Singapore, corydoras are priced above loaches and algae eaters, which are entry-level, and below plecos, which are upper mid-range.
- FishyHub search data shows "cory" and "corydoras" are both high-volume search terms on the marketplace.
Why Corydoras Sell So Well in Singapore
Corydoras fit Singapore's fishkeeping style closely. Many local hobbyists keep planted community tanks in HDB flats and condos, and corys are the natural choice for the bottom layer: peaceful, small, and busy sifting the substrate. They are kept in groups, so a single purchase usually means several fish, which feeds the very high purchase signal.
Singapore also has a long history in the ornamental fish trade, and corys are a familiar sight at local farms and breeders. The combination of steady local supply and constant demand from new tanks keeps them moving.
Corydoras Signals in Singapore
| Signal | Corydoras in Singapore |
|---|---|
| Listing supply | Very high |
| Price tier | Mid-range |
| Price spread | Wide |
| Purchases | Very high |
| Buyer interest | Very high |
| Demand vs supply | Demand ahead of supply |
| Momentum | Steady |
| Price direction | Trending up |
The pattern is unusual: very high supply would normally ease prices, but here prices are trending up because buyers absorb the fish as fast as sellers list them. That points to demand from both new keepers and existing hobbyists expanding their groups.
How Corys Compare With Other Bottom Dwellers
FishyHub's "Plecos, Corys & Bottom Dwellers" category as a whole sits in the mid-range tier in Singapore, with demand ahead of supply and prices trending up. Within it, grouped by price tier and listed alphabetically:
| Price tier | Bottom dwellers |
|---|---|
| Collector / premium | Bichir |
| Upper mid-range | Plecos |
| Mid-range | Catfish (general), corydoras, gobies |
| Entry-level / budget | Algae eaters, loaches |
Corydoras sit in the middle: more costly than the loaches and algae eaters that many keepers add for clean-up, but well below plecos. Among bottom dwellers, corys, loaches and algae eaters share very high purchases and very high buyer interest.
Popular Corydoras Species in Singapore
FishyHub tracks corydoras as one category, so the species below come from hobby knowledge of what Singapore keepers commonly buy, grouped by type and listed alphabetically.
Everyday corys
- Albino and bronze corys - hardy, farm-bred and widely available.
- Panda cory - a favourite for its black eye mask; "panda" appears as its own search on FishyHub.
- Peppered cory - a tough, mottled species.
- Sterbai cory - spotted with orange pectoral fins, and comfortable in Singapore's warm water.
Dwarf corys
- Habrosus, hastatus and pygmy corys - tiny species that suit nano aquascapes.
Collector corys
- Rare wild species and code-numbered fish - imported in small numbers and sought by specialists.
What Drives Corydoras Prices in Singapore
Species and source
The wide price spread reflects the gap between farm-bred everyday species and wild imports. Bronze, albino and peppered corys are bred in volume across the region; rare South American species arrive in small, seasonal shipments.
Temperature tolerance
Singapore's warmth is an advantage for species like sterbai, which enjoy warm water, but a challenge for cooler-water species such as peppered corys and some wild types. Species that cope well with local temperatures without a chiller are easier to keep, and to sell.
Demand pressure
With demand ahead of supply, sellers have room to price well-grown, healthy groups higher. That is the main reason the price direction is upward.
Keeping Corydoras in a Singapore Home
Most corys do well in Singapore without a heater. On hot days, keep the tank out of direct afternoon sun and consider a small fan, since some species prefer the cooler end of the tropical range. Use fine sand rather than sharp gravel to protect their barbels, and keep corys in groups of their own species.
Where Corydoras Are Bought and Sold
FishyHub's livestock data shows Central Singapore with the most buyers and sellers, with the North-East and West also busy. The East has fewer buyers and the fewest sellers, and the North the fewest buyers. Sellers deliver island-wide, and corys travel well on short local trips.
Methodology
This page is based on FishyHub marketplace activity in Singapore over the period from October 2024 to October 2026. We looked at active corydoras listings, listed prices and their direction, price spread, orders, wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves, new listings and orders over time, related bottom-dweller categories, buyer and seller regions, and search terms. Findings are reported as tiers and directions, not figures.
FishyHub groups corydoras as one category and does not report species-level data, so species named here come from general hobby knowledge. Regional data covers all livestock, and search terms combine Singapore and the US. The data covers sales by independent merchants on FishyHub and does not measure farm exports or retail shops.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do corydoras cost in Singapore?
Corydoras sit in FishyHub's mid-range price tier in Singapore, with a wide spread between farm-bred and rare species.
Are corydoras popular in Singapore?
Yes. FishyHub data shows very high purchases and very high buyer interest for corydoras in Singapore, with demand ahead of supply.
Are cory prices going up in Singapore?
FishyHub data shows corydoras prices trending up in Singapore, as buyers absorb new listings quickly.
Which corydoras suit Singapore's warm climate?
Sterbai corys handle warm water well. Bronze and albino corys are also adaptable, while peppered corys prefer slightly cooler tanks.
How many corydoras should I keep?
Corys are social and should be kept in a group of their own species, which is why most buyers purchase several at a time.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "Corydoras Statistics Singapore: Most Popular Species & Prices" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/corydoras-statistics-singapore-most-popular-species-and-prices
