How Much Do Goldfish Cost in Singapore? Prices by Breed
In Singapore, a goldfish typically sits in the mid-range price tier on FishyHub, but the breed makes a big difference. Ranchu are the collector breed, ryukin sit in the upper mid-range, oranda and wakin are mid-range, and bubble eyes are listed at entry-level prices. Demand for goldfish is running ahead of supply, yet prices for the category as a whole are easing as more sellers list fish.
Key Findings
- FishyHub marketplace data shows goldfish sit in the mid-range price tier in Singapore, with a wide spread of prices between breeds.
- FishyHub data shows ranchu are the collector / premium goldfish breed in Singapore, and ranchu prices are trending up.
- On FishyHub, ryukin sit in the upper mid-range tier in Singapore, oranda and wakin in the mid-range, and bubble eye in the entry-level tier.
- FishyHub data shows goldfish are a high-purchase, high-interest fish group in Singapore, with buyers both ordering and saving them often.
- FishyHub data shows demand for goldfish in Singapore runs ahead of supply for every breed except ranchu, which is balanced.
- FishyHub data shows goldfish activity in Singapore is rising overall, while goldfish prices as a whole are easing.
- FishyHub data shows oranda draw high buyer interest and high purchases in Singapore, placing them among the most sought-after goldfish breeds on the marketplace.
Goldfish Prices in Singapore by Breed
FishyHub groups goldfish by breed. Here is how each breed compares in Singapore, in alphabetical order.
| Breed | Price tier | Supply | Purchases | Demand vs supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble eye | Entry-level / budget | Limited | Moderate | Demand ahead of supply |
| Goldfish (category as a whole) | Mid-range | High | High | Demand ahead of supply |
| Oranda | Mid-range | Moderate | High | Demand ahead of supply |
| Ranchu | Collector / premium | High | Moderate | Balanced |
| Ryukin | Upper mid-range | Moderate | High | Demand ahead of supply |
| Wakin | Mid-range | Limited | Moderate | Demand ahead of supply |
Price spreads are wide or very wide across every breed. Bubble eye, oranda and ryukin all have a very wide spread, which means a pet-grade fish and a show-grade fish of the same breed can sit in very different parts of the market.
What Drives Goldfish Prices
Ranchu: bred to be judged from above
The ranchu is the classic Japanese "king of goldfish", a dorsal-less breed judged from above on the shape of its back, the curve of its tail and the growth on its head. Good ranchu take years of careful selection, and serious breeders cull heavily, so well-shaped fish are always in short supply relative to the work that goes into them. On FishyHub in Singapore, ranchu have high supply but sit firmly in the collector tier, and their prices are trending up even as overall activity cools. That combination usually means buyers are paying more for better fish rather than buying more fish.
Oranda: the crowd favourite
Oranda, with their raised hood or "wen", are the breed most Singapore buyers picture when they think of a fancy goldfish. Red caps, calico patterns and large, even hoods all push prices higher. On FishyHub they combine high purchases with high buyer interest, and demand runs ahead of supply, while prices hold stable.
Ryukin: deep bodies and tall backs
Ryukin are prized for a high, humped back and a short, deep body. They sit in the upper mid-range tier in Singapore, with high purchases. Activity is cooling and prices are easing, which makes this a reasonable time to buy one.
Wakin and bubble eye
Wakin are hardy, single-bodied goldfish closer to the original form. They are a mid-range fish with limited supply and limited buyer interest, kept more often in ponds and large tubs than display tanks. Bubble eyes, with their fluid-filled eye sacs, sit at entry-level prices on FishyHub with a very wide spread. Their delicate sacs mean grade matters a great deal: evenly matched, large sacs cost far more than the typical listing.
Colour, size and grade
Across every breed, size, symmetry and colour set the price within a tier. Metallic reds, clean red-and-white patterns, calico and the panda and black forms tend to sell for more. A larger fish that has already grown into its shape costs more than a juvenile.
How Goldfish Prices Are Moving in Singapore
| Breed | Activity | Price direction |
|---|---|---|
| Bubble eye | Rising | Not enough data |
| Goldfish (category as a whole) | Rising | Prices easing |
| Oranda | Cooling | Prices stable |
| Ranchu | Cooling | Prices trending up |
| Ryukin | Cooling | Prices easing |
The goldfish category as a whole is growing on FishyHub, driven by everyday fish and by bubble eye activity, while the named breeds are cooling. For buyers, the easing category price is good news, and the ranchu is the one breed where prices are firming.
Keeping Goldfish in Singapore's Heat
Goldfish are cool-water fish, and that is the main challenge for Singapore keepers. In a tropical climate, tank water in an HDB flat or condo can run warmer than goldfish prefer, especially on hot afternoons. Warm water holds less oxygen, so strong aeration, a fan over the water, a shaded spot away from windows and, for valuable show fish, a chiller are common local solutions. Many ranchu keepers in Singapore use wide, shallow tubs or tanks viewed from above, often in shaded corridors or air-conditioned rooms.
Goldfish also produce a lot of waste, so generous filtration and frequent water changes with dechlorinated water matter more than the price of the fish itself.
Where Singapore Buyers Find Goldfish
Singapore has a long goldfish tradition, with local farms and breeders supplying fish alongside imported lines from Thailand, China and Japan. On FishyHub, independent merchants deliver across the island, and marketplace-wide the Central region has the most livestock buyers and sellers, with the North-East and West close behind. "Goldfish", "gold fish" and "ranchu" are all frequent searches on FishyHub.
Methodology
This page is based on FishyHub marketplace activity in Singapore over the period from October 2024 to October 2026. We looked at active goldfish listings by breed, listed prices and how they are moving, price spread, orders, wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves, new listings and orders over time, buyer and seller regions, and search terms. Findings are reported as tiers and directions, never as figures or prices.
Breeds not tracked as their own category, such as pearlscale, telescope and lionhead, are included only in the goldfish category as a whole. Price direction is shown only where there was enough data. Search terms combine the Singapore and US markets, and regional data covers livestock in general. The data covers goldfish sold through independent merchants on FishyHub, not farm-gate sales or retail shops.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a goldfish cost in Singapore?
On FishyHub, goldfish sit in the mid-range price tier in Singapore, with ranchu in the collector tier and bubble eye in the entry-level tier.
Why are ranchu so expensive?
Ranchu are a show breed that takes years of selective breeding, and each fish is judged on its back, tail and head growth. Well-shaped fish are scarce, and their prices are trending up on FishyHub.
What is the most popular goldfish in Singapore?
On FishyHub, oranda draw high purchases and high buyer interest, and ryukin also see high purchases.
Can goldfish live in Singapore's climate?
Yes, with care. Keep tanks shaded and well aerated, and consider a fan or chiller for show fish during the hottest months.
Are goldfish prices going up in Singapore?
For the category as a whole, prices are easing on FishyHub. Ranchu prices are the exception, trending up.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "How Much Do Goldfish Cost in Singapore? Prices by Breed" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/how-much-do-goldfish-cost-in-singapore-prices-by-breed
