Most Searched Aquarium Fish in Singapore in 2026
The most searched aquarium fish on FishyHub in 2026 include bettas, guppies, channa, arowana, flowerhorns, koi, discus and tetras, in a top search tier that also covers angelfish, barbs, bichirs, catfish, eels, gars, gouramis, mollies, oscars, plecos and puffers. Read against Singapore's orders, the searches split into two groups: everyday fish that are searched and bought in large volumes, and big, prized fish such as arowana and flowerhorns that many people search for but fewer buy.
Key Findings
- FishyHub search data shows channa, arowana, flowerhorns, bettas, guppies, koi and discus all sit in the most searched tier of fish names, alongside other popular groups.
- FishyHub data shows guppies, koi and tetras are heavily searched and among the most purchased fish in Singapore.
- On FishyHub, arowana and flowerhorns are heavily searched but have limited purchases in Singapore, which points to buyers researching before a considered purchase.
- FishyHub data shows channa are heavily searched and draw very high buyer interest in Singapore, with named types such as toman, Channa andrao and Channa aurantimaculata searched too.
- FishyHub data shows algae eaters reach very high purchases in Singapore even though "algae eater" itself is searched less often, likely because buyers find them under broader terms or by browsing categories.
- FishyHub search data shows shoppers searching for local and regional names, such as "toman" and "luohan", as well as English names.
- FishyHub Feed data shows the "Other Animals" category is the most featured subject of Feed videos.
How This Search Data Works
Search levels on this page come from the words shoppers enter in FishyHub's search bar. That data pools the Singapore and US markets and cannot be split by country, so it is not a Singapore-only measure. To make it useful for Singapore readers, this page compares each searched fish with FishyHub's Singapore orders and buyer interest, which are Singapore-only. Terms are grouped by search level and listed alphabetically.
Searched and Bought: The Everyday Favourites
| Fish | Search level | Singapore purchases on FishyHub |
|---|---|---|
| Angelfish | Very high | High |
| Barbs | Very high | High |
| Discus | Very high | High |
| Gouramis | Very high | High |
| Guppies | Very high | Very high |
| Koi | Very high | Very high |
| Mollies | Very high | High |
| Oscars | Very high | High |
| Plecos | Very high | High |
| Puffers | Very high | High |
| Tetras | Very high | Very high |
For these fish, searches turn into orders. They are the backbone of the local hobby: community fish for planted tanks in HDB flats, koi for ponds and large tanks, and cichlids like angelfish, discus and oscars for keepers who want a centrepiece. Rasboras, corydoras and loaches sit one search tier lower but also reach very high purchases.
Searched but Bought With Care: The Prized Fish
| Fish | Search level | Singapore purchases | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arowana | Very high | Limited | Upper mid-range to collector |
| Bichirs | Very high | Moderate | Collector / premium |
| Channa | Very high | Moderate | Collector / premium |
| Flowerhorns | Very high | Limited | Collector / premium |
| Gars | Very high | Moderate | Collector / premium |
| Stingrays | High | Limited | Collector / premium |
These are Singapore's "big fish" and they draw far more searches than sales. That makes sense: an arowana or a show flowerhorn is a long-term, costly purchase, and buyers look at many fish before choosing one. The arowana's status in Chinese culture as a lucky "dragon fish", and the flowerhorn's popularity as the luohan, keep both in the public eye. Singapore's fish farms have long been associated with arowana, which adds to local interest.
Channa: the standout
Channa combine very high search with very high buyer interest on FishyHub in Singapore, and they have very high supply. Search terms such as "toman", "Channa andrao", "Channa aurantimaculata" and "Channa barca" show keepers hunting for specific species, many of them colourful dwarf snakeheads from South Asia. Channa prices on FishyHub in Singapore are stable.
Searched by Variety
Some searches name an exact fish, which tells merchants what serious buyers want:
- Bettas: "wild betta", "giant betta", "female betta", "rosetail", "feathertail" and "pink betta".
- Guppies: "endler" and "blue guppy".
- Koi: "butterfly koi" and "longfin koi".
- Others: "balloon molly", "galaxy rasbora", "neon tetra", "pea puffer", "peacock bass" and "red tail catfish".
Beyond Fish
Shoppers also search for "shrimp", "snail", "crab" and "turtle" in the top tier, and "axolotl", "isopod", "beetle", "frog", "hermit crab", "vampire crab" and "jellyfish" in the next. In Singapore, the Other Animals category on FishyHub has high purchases, and it is the most featured subject of FishyHub Feed videos. Equipment searches such as "tank", "fish tank", "filter", "driftwood", "moss" and "plants" show shoppers building whole setups, which fits the local enthusiasm for aquascaping.
Where Singapore's Searchers Buy
FishyHub buyer data shows the most livestock buyers in Central Singapore, with the North-East and West also busy, fewer buyers in the East and the fewest in the North. Merchants deliver across the island, so a search from any region reaches sellers everywhere.
Methodology
This page uses FishyHub search terms over the period from October 2024 to October 2026, grouped into search tiers (very high, high, moderate, limited), alongside FishyHub's Singapore orders, buyer interest (wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves), listings, listed prices, buyer regions and Feed video categories. Findings are tiers, not figures, and terms are listed alphabetically within each tier.
Search terms combine FishyHub's Singapore and US markets and cannot be separated, so search levels are not Singapore-only; the orders and interest data used for comparison are Singapore-only. Cultural context is general knowledge, not a FishyHub finding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most searched aquarium fish in Singapore?
On FishyHub, the top search tier includes arowana, bettas, channa, discus, flowerhorns, guppies, koi and tetras, among others. No single fish leads on its own.
Why is arowana searched so much in Singapore?
Arowana are culturally prized and costly, so many people research them before buying. On FishyHub, arowana searches run well ahead of purchases in Singapore.
What does "toman" mean in fish searches?
Toman is the regional name for the giant snakehead, a large channa species. It is one of several named channa searched on FishyHub.
What else do Singapore aquarium shoppers search for?
Shrimp, snails, crabs and turtles are among the top searches, along with tanks, filters, plants and driftwood.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "Most Searched Aquarium Fish in Singapore in 2026" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/most-searched-aquarium-fish-in-singapore-in-2026
