How Much Do Guppies Cost in Singapore? Prices by Variety
In Singapore, guppies sit in the mid-range price tier on FishyHub as a category, and guppy listings sit a step higher, in the upper mid-range, with a wide spread between everyday fish and selected show strains. Guppies are also one of the busiest categories on the marketplace: purchases and buyer interest are very high, and demand for the category clearly outpaces supply. Prices for guppy listings are trending up.
Key Findings
- FishyHub data shows guppies sit in the mid-range price tier in Singapore, with guppy listings in the upper mid-range.
- FishyHub data shows guppies have a wide price spread in Singapore, reflecting the gap between everyday fish and selected show strains.
- FishyHub data shows guppies are among the most purchased and most wishlisted freshwater fish in Singapore.
- FishyHub data shows demand for guppies as a category clearly outpaces supply in Singapore, while guppy listings themselves are balanced, backed by very high supply.
- FishyHub data shows prices for guppy listings are trending up in Singapore, even as the guppy category as a whole is easing.
- FishyHub data shows guppy activity in Singapore is rising, with new listings and orders up on the previous year.
- FishyHub data shows guppies sit above other common livebearers in Singapore: platies and swordtails are entry-level / budget, and mollies are mid-range.
Guppy Prices in Singapore at a Glance
| Fish | Price tier | Purchases | Price direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guppy listings | Upper mid-range | Very high | Trending up |
| Guppies (category as a whole) | Mid-range | Very high | Easing |
| Mollies | Mid-range | High | Trending up |
| Platies | Entry-level / budget | High | Trending up |
| Swordtails | Entry-level / budget | Moderate | Easing |
In many markets the guppy is a budget fish. Singapore is different: guppies here are priced alongside bettas and angelfish rather than alongside platies and swordtails. That reflects the island's long history as a guppy breeding and show centre, where buyers are often looking for a named strain rather than any colourful fish.
Guppy Prices by Variety
FishyHub does not split guppy listings by strain, so the bands below come from hobby knowledge about how varieties usually compare in Singapore, not from marketplace figures. Varieties are listed alphabetically within each band.
Everyday guppies (lower end of the range)
- Feeder and mixed-colour guppies
- Grass and mosaic tails
- Mixed fancy males sold without a strain name
Popular named strains (middle of the range)
- Blue and green metallic lines
- Cobra and snakeskin
- Endlers and endler hybrids
- Half black (tuxedo) lines
Show and specialist strains (top of the range)
- Albino and red-eye forms
- Big ear (dumbo ear) guppies
- Full red, full black and full platinum lines
- Japan blue, Moscow and koi types
- Swallowtail and ribbon forms
The wide price spread on FishyHub is consistent with these bands: a bag of mixed guppies and a true-breeding pair of a show strain can sit in quite different parts of the market, even though both are listed as guppies.
Why Guppy Prices Are Moving in Two Directions
The data shows something worth explaining. Prices for the guppy category as a whole are easing, while prices for guppy listings are trending up.
The likely reason is a change in the mix. As more everyday guppies are listed, the broad category gets cheaper on the whole. At the same time, buyers are paying more for selected fish, and sellers of good strains can ask more because their fish sell. Demand for the category clearly outpaces supply, and both purchases and buyer interest are very high, so well-presented strains tend to find buyers.
For buyers, the practical takeaway is simple: everyday guppies are getting easier on the wallet, while good show lines are getting dearer.
What Makes a Singapore Guppy Cost More
- Strain purity. A line that breeds true for colour and fin shape represents years of selection. Breeders price those fish above mixed stock.
- Sold as pairs or trios. Show strains are often sold as matched males and females so buyers can continue the line. That costs more than single males.
- Show quality. Singapore has an active guppy show culture. Fish with symmetrical tails, even colour and good size command a premium.
- New and imported lines. Strains that are new to the local market carry a higher price until local breeders establish them.
Where Guppies Are Bought and Sold in Singapore
FishyHub's buyer and seller data for livestock as a whole, not for guppies alone, shows Central Singapore with the most buyers and sellers, with the North-East and the West also busy. Sellers in the North are fewer, sellers in the East are fewest, and the North has the fewest buyers. Many hobby guppy breeders work from home, and because Singapore is small, merchants deliver island-wide, so a buyer in Woodlands or Tampines can buy from a breeder in Jurong or Toa Payoh just as easily.
Keeping Guppies in a Singapore Flat
Guppies are well suited to Singapore homes. Room temperature in most HDB flats and condos sits comfortably within their range, so a heater is rarely needed, though tanks in direct sun can overheat in the hottest months. Singapore's tap water is fairly soft, while guppies do best in moderately hard water; many local keepers add a mineral supplement or crushed coral to the filter. Always treat tap water with a dechlorinator before water changes.
Guppies breed readily, so a small group can turn into a full tank. Many keepers end up selling or trading surplus fry, which is part of why there are so many home breeders on the island.
Methodology
This page is based on FishyHub marketplace activity in Singapore over the period from October 2024 to October 2026. We looked at active guppy listings, typical listed prices in SGD and how they are moving, price spread, orders, wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves, demand against supply, new listings and orders over time, buyer and seller regions, and comparable livebearer categories. Findings are reported as tiers and directions, not as figures.
FishyHub does not categorise guppies by strain, so prices by variety are explained from hobby knowledge rather than marketplace data. Regional data covers livestock buyers and sellers in general, not guppies alone. The data covers guppies sold through independent merchants on FishyHub and does not measure fish farms' direct sales, export trade or retail shops.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a guppy cost in Singapore?
On FishyHub, guppies sit in the mid-range price tier as a category in Singapore, and guppy listings sit in the upper mid-range.
Why are guppies more expensive in Singapore than platies?
Singapore buyers often look for named and show strains, which take years of selection. FishyHub places platies and swordtails in the entry-level / budget tier, below guppies.
Are guppy prices going up in Singapore?
For selected fish, yes. FishyHub data shows prices for guppy listings trending up, while the broad guppy category is easing as more everyday fish are listed.
Do guppies need a heater in Singapore?
Usually not. Indoor temperatures in most Singapore homes suit guppies, though tanks should be kept out of direct sun.
Where can I buy show guppies in Singapore?
FishyHub lists guppies from independent breeders and merchants across Singapore, with delivery island-wide.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "How Much Do Guppies Cost in Singapore? Prices by Variety" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/how-much-do-guppies-cost-in-singapore-prices-by-variety
