Freshwater Aquarium Statistics Singapore 2026
Freshwater fish are the heart of Singapore's aquarium market: they hold the larger share of FishyHub listings in 2026, and small community fish, livebearers, bottom dwellers and shrimp carry very high purchases. For many of these everyday groups, demand on FishyHub clearly outpaces supply and prices are trending up, while bettas and several collector fish have more supply than buyers.
Key Findings
- FishyHub marketplace data shows freshwater fish and invertebrates make up the larger share of Singapore livestock listings, with marine the smaller share.
- FishyHub data shows small community fish as a group have very high purchases in Singapore, with demand clearly outpacing supply.
- FishyHub data shows corydoras in Singapore have very high purchases, demand ahead of supply and prices trending up.
- FishyHub data shows platies and mollies in Singapore have prices trending up, while swordtail prices are easing as supply runs ahead of demand.
- FishyHub data shows gouramis in Singapore have high purchases and demand ahead of supply, with prices trending up even as activity cools.
- FishyHub data shows rams and American cichlids in Singapore have demand ahead of supply, while African cichlids are balanced.
- FishyHub data shows the wider monster fish group in Singapore is cooling in activity while its prices trend up.
- FishyHub data shows freshwater shrimp as a group have very high purchases in Singapore and demand clearly outpaces supply.
Freshwater in Singapore at a Glance
Freshwater keeping suits Singapore well. Room temperatures already suit most tropical species, so heaters are rarely needed, and local farms and breeders keep a wide range of fish close at hand. Most tanks are modest in size, set up in HDB flats and condos, which favours small schooling fish, livebearers, bottom dwellers and shrimp.
Freshwater Families on FishyHub
Groups are listed alphabetically.
| Group | Purchases | Demand vs supply | Price direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelfish | High | Balanced | Trending up |
| Corydoras | Very high | Demand ahead of supply | Trending up |
| Discus | High | Balanced | Trending up |
| Goldfish | High | Demand ahead of supply | Easing |
| Gouramis | High | Demand ahead of supply | Trending up |
| Guppies | Very high | Demand clearly outpaces supply | Easing |
| Killifish | High | Demand ahead of supply | Easing |
| Loaches | Very high | Demand ahead of supply | Easing |
| Mollies | High | Balanced | Trending up |
| Plecos | High | Balanced | Easing |
| Rainbowfish | High | Demand ahead of supply | Easing |
| Rasboras | Very high | Demand clearly outpaces supply | Trending up |
| Tetras | Very high | Demand clearly outpaces supply | Trending up |
Small Community Fish
Tetras and rasboras are among the tightest freshwater markets on FishyHub in Singapore. Both have very high purchases and very high buyer interest, demand clearly outpaces supply, and prices are trending up. Tetra activity is cooling, which points to fewer new listings rather than fewer buyers. Danios, hatchetfish and minnows show the same pattern of demand clearly outpacing supply.
These fish are the natural choice for planted tanks, which are a big part of the local hobby, and they are usually bought in groups.
Livebearers
Guppies have very high purchases and very high buyer interest. Guppies as a group see prices easing, while named guppy strains are trending up, a sign that buyers pay for selected lines. Mollies have very high supply and rising prices, platies have demand ahead of supply and rising activity, and swordtails have supply ahead of demand with prices easing.
Bottom Dwellers
Corydoras are one of the freshwater groups to watch. They combine very high purchases with demand ahead of supply and prices trending up. Algae eaters have very high purchases and demand clearly outpacing supply. Loaches have very high purchases but are cooling, with prices easing. Plecos have very high supply and very high buyer interest, and their prices are easing.
Shrimp and Snails
Freshwater shrimp have very high purchases, and demand clearly outpaces supply. Neocaridina shrimp sit in the entry-level tier with prices trending up, while Caridina shrimp are rising in activity with prices easing and a very wide spread between grades. Snails also have very high purchases and demand clearly outpacing supply.
Cichlids
Angelfish and discus are both rising in activity with prices trending up, and both are balanced between supply and demand. Rams and American cichlids have demand ahead of supply, though both are cooling. African cichlids are balanced and sit in the entry-level tier. Apistogramma are rising, with stable prices.
Labyrinth Fish and Bettas
Gouramis sit in the entry-level tier, with high purchases, demand ahead of supply and prices trending up. Bettas are the exception among popular freshwater fish: listings are plentiful and, for most varieties, supply runs ahead of demand.
Goldfish, Koi and Monster Fish
Goldfish have demand ahead of supply, with prices easing as a group and ranchu prices trending up. Koi have very high purchases. Monster fish as a group are cooling in activity, but prices are trending up; channa remain steady with very high buyer interest, and oscars have demand ahead of supply.
Methodology
This page is based on FishyHub marketplace activity in Singapore over the period from October 2024 to October 2026: active freshwater listings, listed prices and how they are moving, orders, wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves, and new listings and orders over time. Findings are reported as tiers and directions, not figures.
FishyHub does not measure total freshwater fish ownership or spending in Singapore, or sales by fish farms and shops outside its marketplace. Notes on climate and care draw on general hobby knowledge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What freshwater fish are most popular in Singapore?
On FishyHub, corydoras, guppies, loaches, rasboras and tetras are among the most purchased freshwater fish in Singapore.
Are freshwater fish prices rising in Singapore?
For several groups, yes. On FishyHub, prices are trending up for tetras, rasboras, corydoras, gouramis, angelfish and discus, and easing for loaches, plecos and rainbowfish.
Do freshwater fish need a heater in Singapore?
Most tropical freshwater fish do not, as Singapore room temperatures already suit them. Goldfish and some hill-stream species may appreciate cooler water.
Which freshwater fish are hard to find in Singapore?
On FishyHub, demand clearly outpaces supply for tetras, rasboras, danios, hatchetfish, minnows, algae eaters, freshwater shrimp and snails in Singapore.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "Freshwater Aquarium Statistics Singapore 2026" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/freshwater-aquarium-statistics-singapore-2026
