Most Popular Arowana Varieties in Singapore: Silver, Crossback, Super Red & More
In Singapore, the most actively traded arowana on FishyHub is the silver arowana, with moderate supply, purchases and buyer interest and rising momentum. Super red, crossback and black arowanas sit in the collector / premium price tier with limited listings, and among them the black arowana draws the most buyer interest. Arowana trading on FishyHub is a small, high-value niche compared with community fish, and the prestige Asian varieties are mostly bought through specialist channels.
Key Findings
- FishyHub marketplace data shows silver arowanas are the most actively traded arowana in Singapore, with moderate supply, purchases and buyer interest.
- FishyHub data shows silver arowana activity in Singapore is rising while prices are easing.
- FishyHub data shows super red, crossback and black arowanas sit in the collector / premium price tier in Singapore, with limited supply.
- FishyHub data shows black arowanas draw moderate buyer interest in Singapore, more than super red or crossback arowanas.
- FishyHub data shows super red arowana supply on the marketplace runs ahead of demand in Singapore, with a narrow price spread.
- FishyHub data shows the arowana category in Singapore is a limited-supply, limited-purchase niche, with balanced demand and steady momentum.
- FishyHub search data shows "arowana" is among the most searched fish terms on the marketplace, with "arrowana" also common.
Singapore Arowana Varieties on FishyHub
| Variety | Supply | Purchases | Buyer interest | Price tier | Demand vs supply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Arowana | Limited | Limited | Moderate | Collector / premium | Balanced |
| Crossback Arowana | Limited | Limited | Limited | Collector / premium | Balanced |
| Silver Arowana | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Upper mid-range | Balanced |
| Super Red Arowana | Limited | Not enough data | Limited | Collector / premium | Supply ahead of demand |
Green and red tail golden arowanas also have FishyHub categories, but there was not enough Singapore activity in the period to report their tiers.
Silver Arowana: The Active Tier
The silver arowana, from the Amazon basin, is the arowana most Singapore keepers can start with. It sits a tier below the Asian varieties in price, and FishyHub shows a wide price spread, from small juveniles to large, well-formed fish. Activity is rising and prices are easing, which makes it an accessible entry point.
Silver arowanas grow very large, so keepers in HDB flats should plan for a long, covered tank and strong filtration before buying.
The Collector Tier: Super Red, Crossback and Black
Super red
The super red is the Asian arowana variety most associated with prosperity and good fortune, with deep red colour on the gill plates and scales as it matures. On FishyHub it sits in the collector tier with a narrow price spread, so sellers broadly agree on value. Supply on the marketplace runs ahead of demand, which suggests buyers of super reds take their time and many still buy through established dealers and farms.
Crossback
The crossback, also called the Malaysian golden, is prized for golden colour that crosses over the back as it matures. FishyHub shows limited supply, purchases and interest, balanced demand and steady momentum. Like the super red, it is a deliberate, high-value purchase.
Black arowana
The black arowana is a South American species, born almost black with a yellow stripe and lightening as it grows. It draws moderate buyer interest on FishyHub, more than the Asian varieties, which may reflect its novelty and its price relative to a top-grade super red.
Why Arowanas Are Prized in Singapore
Arowanas are often called dragon fish, and in Singapore and the wider region they are closely tied to feng shui, prosperity and protection. A healthy, gleaming arowana in a home or office is a status symbol as well as a pet.
Asian arowanas are a protected species. In Singapore they can be traded when bred on licensed farms and sold with a certificate and an identifying microchip, which is why buyers check paperwork carefully. That regulation, the long time taken to raise a fish to full colour, and grading by colour and form all keep the Asian varieties in the collector tier.
What Shapes Arowana Prices
- Variety: super red, crossback and black are collector-tier; silver is upper mid-range.
- Colour development: a fish showing strong colour early is worth more.
- Form: straight barbels, a clean head shape and no eye droop add value.
- Lineage and papers: farm certificates and microchips are expected for Asian varieties.
Buying and Keeping an Arowana in Singapore
- Buy from sellers who provide the correct certificate and microchip details for Asian varieties.
- Use a long, wide tank with a heavy lid; arowanas jump.
- Singapore's climate means a heater is rarely needed, but a stable temperature in air-conditioned rooms helps.
- Merchants on FishyHub deliver across the island, though many buyers prefer to view a high-value fish in person first.
Methodology
This page is based on FishyHub marketplace activity in Singapore over the period from October 2024 to October 2026. We looked at active arowana listings by variety, listed prices and how they are moving, orders, wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves, new listings and orders over time, and search terms. Findings are reported as tiers and directions, not figures.
Arowana trading is a small niche on FishyHub, and much of Singapore's Asian arowana trade happens through farms and specialist dealers outside the marketplace, so these findings describe FishyHub activity, not the whole market. Regulatory points are general background. Search terms combine the Singapore and US markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most popular arowana in Singapore?
On FishyHub, the silver arowana is the most actively traded arowana in Singapore, with moderate supply, purchases and interest and rising momentum.
Which arowana is the most expensive in Singapore?
Super red, crossback and black arowanas sit in FishyHub's collector / premium price tier in Singapore.
Is it legal to keep an Asian arowana in Singapore?
Yes, when the fish comes from a licensed farm with its certificate and microchip.
Why are super red arowanas so prized?
Their deep red colour is linked to prosperity and good fortune, and they take years to reach full colour.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "Most Popular Arowana Varieties in Singapore: Silver, Crossback, Super Red & More" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/most-popular-arowana-varieties-in-singapore-silver-crossback-super-red-more
