How Much Does a Betta Fish Cost in Singapore? 2026 Price Guide
In Singapore, a betta fish sits in the mid-range price tier on FishyHub, in the same band as guppies, angelfish and small community fish, and well below discus and arowana. Named show varieties such as halfmoons and halfmoon plakats are priced in the upper mid-range, while wild species and rare forms like Alien, Api Api, Macrostoma and giant halfmoon plakat reach the collector tier. Because supply is plentiful for most varieties, buyers in Singapore currently have a good choice of fish and room to compare.
Key Findings
- FishyHub marketplace data shows bettas sit in the mid-range price tier in Singapore, alongside guppies, angelfish and small community fish.
- FishyHub data shows most named betta varieties in Singapore are listed in the upper mid-range price tier, above the betta category as a whole.
- On FishyHub, Alien, Api Api, Delta Tail, Giant Halfmoon Plakat, Macrostoma and Startail bettas sit in the collector / premium price tier in Singapore.
- FishyHub data shows halfmoon and halfmoon plakat bettas have very high supply in Singapore, and halfmoons are among the most purchased bettas on the marketplace.
- FishyHub data shows halfmoon plakat betta prices are trending up in Singapore, while halfmoon prices are stable and dumbo prices are easing.
- FishyHub data shows supply runs ahead of demand for most betta varieties in Singapore, which gives buyers plenty of choice.
- FishyHub data shows betta activity in Singapore is rising across most varieties, with Splendens and Macrostoma steady and Smaragdina cooling.
- FishyHub data shows Central Singapore has the most livestock buyers and sellers on the marketplace, with the North-East and West also busy.
Betta Prices in Singapore by Variety
Singapore buyers have a broad betta selection to draw on, thanks to the island's closeness to the breeding farms of the region and an active local breeder scene. On FishyHub, the general "Bettas" category sits in the mid-range tier, but almost every named variety is priced higher. In practice, the mid-range covers mixed and unlabelled fish, while a named variety signals selected stock.
Upper mid-range varieties
These are the bettas most Singapore buyers will meet, listed alphabetically:
- Crowntail
- Double Tail Halfmoon
- Double Tail Halfmoon Plakat
- Dumbo (big ear)
- Halfmoon
- Halfmoon Plakat
- Imbellis
- Mahachai
- Other Betta (mixed colour lines and specialty fish)
- Smaragdina
- Splendens (wild-type)
- Veiltail
Collector / premium varieties
- Alien
- Api Api
- Delta Tail
- Giant Halfmoon Plakat
- Macrostoma
- Startail
Most varieties have a narrow price spread on FishyHub, so sellers broadly agree on what a given type is worth. The betta category as a whole and the double tail halfmoon have a moderate spread, because colour, grade and line can move a fish between tiers.
What Drives Betta Prices in Singapore
Wild species and protected status
Several collector-tier bettas are wild species rather than domestic fancy forms. Macrostoma, from Borneo, is admired for its colour and is rarely bred in captivity, so it carries a high price and limited listings. Api Api and other wild types appeal to hobbyists who keep species tanks with leaf litter and soft, tannin-stained water.
Hybrids and new lines
The Alien betta, a hybrid line with metallic colour from wild species, sits in the collector tier. New lines like this cost more while breeders are still stabilising them, and prices tend to settle as more fish reach the market.
Show finnage and size
Halfmoons need a full, even fin spread, and double tails and delta tails need careful selection. Giant halfmoon plakats grow much larger than standard bettas and take longer to raise, which keeps them in the collector tier.
Colour
Within any variety, clean solid colours, koi and nemo patterns, and metallic or dragon scaling sell for more than common colours. This is why a halfmoon from one seller can cost noticeably more than one from another, even within a narrow price spread.
How Prices Are Moving
FishyHub tracks how listed prices are moving in Singapore:
| Group | Price direction |
|---|---|
| Bettas (category as a whole) | Prices easing |
| Dumbo | Prices easing |
| Halfmoon | Prices stable |
| Halfmoon Plakat | Prices trending up |
| Other Betta | Prices trending up |
Halfmoon plakats are the variety to watch. They combine very high supply with high buyer interest and rising prices, which suggests buyers are paying more for better-quality plakats rather than settling for the cheapest fish. Dumbo prices, by contrast, are easing even though interest is high, as more sellers list them.
Supply and Demand: A Buyer's Market
For most betta varieties on FishyHub in Singapore, supply runs ahead of demand. Halfmoons, halfmoon plakats and the mixed "Other Betta" group have very high supply, and halfmoons and Other Betta also have high purchases. Imbellis, Mahachai and Smaragdina are more balanced: fewer listings, but steady interest.
For buyers, this means:
- Popular varieties are easy to find, so you can afford to compare sellers and choose a fish you like.
- Rare wild species are where waiting pays off, because supply is limited.
- Prices for mixed and everyday bettas are easing, so a budget-minded buyer has good options.
Where in Singapore Bettas Are Bought and Sold
FishyHub buyer and seller data for livestock shows Central Singapore with the most buyers and sellers. The North-East and West both have many buyers and sellers. The East has fewer buyers and the fewest sellers, while the North has the fewest buyers and fewer sellers. Because Singapore is compact, merchants deliver across the island, so a buyer in the East or North can choose from sellers anywhere.
Keeping Costs Down in a Singapore Home
Singapore's warm climate is good news for betta keepers. In most HDB flats and condos, room temperature already suits bettas, so many keepers skip a heater, though a small fan or a shaded spot helps during the hottest months. A filtered tank with regular water changes matters more than any extra spend on the fish. Indian almond leaves, widely used locally, are an inexpensive way to give bettas the soft, tinted water they like.
Methodology
This page is based on FishyHub marketplace activity in Singapore over the period from October 2024 to October 2026. We looked at active betta listings, listed prices and how they are moving, orders, wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves, new listings and orders over time, buyer and seller regions, and search terms. All findings are reported as tiers and directions (for example "upper mid-range", "supply ahead of demand", "rising"), not as figures.
Regional data covers livestock buyers and sellers in general, not bettas alone. Search terms combine the Singapore and US markets. The data covers bettas sold through independent merchants on FishyHub and does not measure the wider Singapore market, fish farms' direct sales or retail shops.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a betta fish cost in Singapore?
On FishyHub, bettas sit in the mid-range price tier in Singapore. Most named varieties are in the upper mid-range, and wild species, giants and rare lines reach the collector tier.
What is the most expensive betta in Singapore?
FishyHub's collector / premium tier for bettas includes Alien, Api Api, Delta Tail, Giant Halfmoon Plakat, Macrostoma and Startail.
Are betta prices going up in Singapore?
It depends on the variety. On FishyHub, halfmoon plakat prices are trending up, halfmoon prices are stable, and dumbo prices and the category as a whole are easing.
Do I need a heater for a betta in Singapore?
Usually not. Indoor temperatures in most Singapore homes already suit bettas, though keeping the tank out of direct sun helps on hot days.
Where can I buy a betta in Singapore?
FishyHub lists bettas from independent merchants and breeders across Singapore, with the most sellers in Central Singapore and many in the North-East and West, and delivery across the island.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "How Much Does a Betta Fish Cost in Singapore? 2026 Price Guide" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/how-much-does-a-betta-fish-cost-in-singapore-2026-price-guide
