Pet Fish Statistics Singapore 2026: How Many People Keep Fish?

FishyHub cannot say how many people in Singapore keep fish, because it is a marketplace and does not survey households. What its 2026 data shows is who is actively buying: guppy keepers, aquascapers and shrimp keepers generate the heaviest purchasing, while a smaller group of collectors buys arowana, channa and other premium fish. Across many everyday groups, demand on FishyHub clearly outpaces supply, a sign of a busy, practical hobby.

Key Findings

• FishyHub data shows guppies have very high purchases and very high buyer interest in Singapore, and demand for guppies as a group clearly outpaces supply.
• FishyHub data shows aquatic plants for every layer of the tank, from foreground carpets to background stems, have very high purchases in Singapore.
• FishyHub data shows Neocaridina shrimp and snails have very high purchases in Singapore, with demand clearly outpacing supply.
• FishyHub data shows channa draw very high buyer interest in Singapore despite sitting in the collector price tier.
• FishyHub data shows koi have very high purchases in Singapore and demand runs ahead of supply.
• FishyHub data shows turtles have high purchases and high buyer interest in Singapore, priced in the collector tier.
• FishyHub data shows betta supply runs ahead of demand for most varieties in Singapore, so betta keepers have plenty of choice.

Why There Is No Head Count Here

A count of fish keepers would need a household survey that reaches people who keep a single tank and rarely buy anything new. FishyHub sees active hobbyists: people who list, buy, save and like livestock. This page describes those hobbyists by what they keep, and leaves population figures to surveys designed for that purpose.

The Kinds of Fish Keepers in Singapore

Guppy keepers

Guppies hold a special place in Singapore. They are bred locally in many colour lines, fit in small tanks, and multiply readily. On FishyHub, guppies have very high purchases and very high buyer interest. Named guppy strains sit in the upper mid-range tier and their prices are trending up, while guppies as a broader group are easing. Keepers appear willing to pay more for selected lines than for mixed fish.

Aquascapers

Planted tanks are a strong part of the local hobby, helped by compact homes where a well-scaped tank doubles as a living-room feature. Background, foreground, midground and floating plants all have very high purchases on FishyHub, and demand for each clearly outpaces supply. Epiphytes such as ferns and mosses are rising in activity, with prices trending up.

Aquascapers also drive demand for small schooling fish. Rasboras and tetras have very high purchases, and hatchetfish and minnows are among the groups where demand clearly outpaces supply.

Shrimp and snail keepers

Neocaridina shrimp, snails and clams are cheap, colourful and well suited to nano tanks on an HDB shelf. Neocaridina shrimp and snails have very high purchases on FishyHub, with demand clearly outpacing supply and prices trending up. Activity in these groups is cooling, which suggests fewer new listings rather than fewer buyers.

Betta keepers

Bettas suit Singapore well: they need no heater in local room temperatures and live happily in small tanks. Betta listings are plentiful on FishyHub, and for most varieties supply runs ahead of demand. Halfmoons and the mixed "Other Betta" group have high purchases.

Pond and goldfish keepers

Koi have very high purchases on FishyHub in Singapore, with demand ahead of supply and prices trending up. Many are bought for landed-home ponds and for condo or shophouse water features. Goldfish have high purchases, and orandas and ryukins are popular choices.

Monster fish and collector keepers

A smaller group of keepers spends at the collector tier. Channa have very high supply and very high buyer interest on FishyHub, and arowana, stingrays, gar and flowerhorn sit in the collector tier too. Arowana keeping carries cultural weight in Singapore, where the fish is associated with good fortune.

Keepers of other animals

Turtles, crabs and other non-fish pets also sell well. Turtles have high purchases and high buyer interest, and FishyHub's "Other Animals" group has high purchases with demand ahead of supply. Other animals also feature very heavily in FishyHub Feed videos, a sign of strong curiosity beyond fish.

Why Fish Fit Singapore Homes

• HDB-friendly. Fish are quiet, need no outdoor space, and sit comfortably within HDB pet rules.
• No heating needed. Most tropical fish thrive at Singapore room temperature, though a fan or shaded spot helps in hot months.
• Local supply. Singapore's long history as an ornamental fish hub means a wide range of species is easy to find close to home.
• Islandwide delivery. Merchants on FishyHub deliver across the island, so keepers in any region can buy from sellers anywhere.

Methodology

This page draws on FishyHub marketplace activity in Singapore over the period from October 2024 to October 2026: listings, listed price tiers and price moves, orders, wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves, new listings and orders over time, and FishyHub Feed video categories. Findings are reported as tiers and directions rather than figures.

FishyHub does not measure the number of people who keep fish in Singapore, household ownership rates, or purchases made outside its marketplace. Descriptions of homes, climate and culture draw on general hobby knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people in Singapore keep fish?

FishyHub cannot measure that. Its marketplace shows an active hobby, with very high purchases of guppies, plants, shrimp, snails and small community fish.

What is the most popular pet fish in Singapore?

FishyHub does not rank species. Guppies, rasboras, tetras and corydoras are all among the most purchased fish on FishyHub in Singapore.

Can you keep fish in an HDB flat?

Yes. Fish are among the most practical pets for HDB living, and most tropical species need no heater at Singapore room temperature.

Is fishkeeping growing in Singapore?

It depends on the group. On FishyHub, activity is rising for bettas, guppies, angelfish, discus and marine fish, and cooling for tetras, loaches and Neocaridina shrimp.

How to Cite This Page

Source: FishyHub, "Pet Fish Statistics Singapore 2026: How Many People Keep Fish?" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/pet-fish-statistics-singapore-2026-how-many-people-keep-fish