Singapore Aquarium Trends 2026: What Fishkeepers Are Buying Now
Singapore fishkeepers in 2026 are mostly buying for planted community tanks. On FishyHub, aquatic plants, guppies, tetras, rasboras, cherry shrimp, corydoras, loaches, algae eaters and snails sit in the most purchased tier, with koi alongside them, and for many of these buyers want more than sellers currently list. Bettas, angelfish, discus and goldfish make up a strong second layer of regular purchases.
Key Findings
- FishyHub data shows aquatic plants, guppies, koi, corydoras, loaches, algae eaters, Neocaridina shrimp, rasboras, tetras and snails are in the most purchased tier in Singapore.
- FishyHub data shows demand clearly outpaces supply in Singapore for aquatic plants, Neocaridina shrimp, small community fish, rasboras, tetras and snails.
- FishyHub data shows listed prices are trending up in Singapore for tetras, rasboras, Neocaridina shrimp, corydoras, guppies and koi.
- FishyHub data shows angelfish, discus, halfmoon bettas, goldfish, oscars and pufferfish are also frequently purchased in Singapore.
- FishyHub data shows supply runs ahead of demand for most betta varieties in Singapore, even though bettas are widely listed.
- FishyHub data shows freshwater livestock has the larger share of Singapore listings, with marine livestock a smaller but rising segment.
- FishyHub data shows Central Singapore has the most livestock buyers and sellers, with the North-East and West also busy.
The Singapore Shopping Basket
FishyHub records orders in Singapore, so this page can describe what people actually buy, not only what is listed. The picture is consistent: Singapore buyers are filling planted tanks with small fish, shrimp and clean-up crews.
| Group | Purchases | Demand vs supply | Price tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquatic plants (foreground, midground, background, floating) | Very high | Demand clearly outpaces supply | Entry-level / budget |
| Tetras and rasboras | Very high | Demand clearly outpaces supply | Entry-level / budget |
| Neocaridina shrimp | Very high | Demand clearly outpaces supply | Entry-level / budget |
| Guppies | Very high | Demand clearly outpaces supply (category) | Mid-range to upper mid-range |
| Corydoras, loaches and algae eaters | Very high | Demand ahead of or outpacing supply | Entry-level to mid-range |
| Koi | Very high | Demand ahead of supply | Upper mid-range |
| Halfmoon bettas | High | Supply ahead of demand | Upper mid-range |
Planted Tanks Drive the Basket
Aquatic plants are bought as often as any fish on FishyHub in Singapore. Carpeting foreground plants, stem and midground plants, background plants and floaters all sit in the most purchased tier, and buyers want more than sellers list. Epiphytes such as ferns and mosses, which grow on wood and rock, are also bought often and are seeing rising prices.
Singapore's warm, bright climate suits planted tanks, and many keepers in HDB flats and condos set up a planted nano tank as a living feature in a small space. Plants are also inexpensive and need regular replacement and trimming, which keeps orders coming.
Small Fish for Small Tanks
Tetras and rasboras are the backbone of a planted community tank, and both are in the most purchased tier with prices trending up. When demand runs ahead of supply, sellers can ask more, and better-coloured or less common species pull the average up. Corydoras, loaches and algae eaters are bought alongside them as bottom dwellers and cleaners. Hatchetfish and minnows are smaller groups where demand also clearly outpaces supply.
Shrimp and Snails
Neocaridina shrimp, the colourful cherry shrimp family, are in the most purchased tier with prices trending up. They breed readily, eat algae and look striking against green plants, which makes them a natural add-on to a planted tank. Snails sell just as strongly, partly as algae control and partly as ornamental species. Clams and other shellfish are a smaller group where buyers also want more than is listed.
Guppies and Koi
Guppies are among the most purchased fish on FishyHub in Singapore, and prices in the guppy subcategory are trending up. Singapore has a long history of guppy breeding, and buyers often choose named strains rather than mixed fish.
Koi are the other very frequently purchased group. Koi need space, so most are kept in outdoor ponds at landed homes or in large tanks, but buyers clearly want more than sellers list, and prices are trending up.
Bettas: Widely Listed, Selectively Bought
Bettas are everywhere on FishyHub in Singapore, with halfmoons and halfmoon plakats in the very high supply tier. Halfmoons are bought often, but for most varieties supply runs ahead of demand. In practice, buyers have plenty of choice and can be selective, which is why prices for the betta category as a whole are easing even as halfmoon plakat prices trend up.
Where Singapore's Buyers Are
FishyHub's livestock buyer data shows Central Singapore with the most buyers, the North-East and West with many, the East with fewer and the North with the fewest. Sellers follow a similar pattern, led by Central, then the North-East and West. Because merchants deliver across the island, a buyer in the North or East is not limited to nearby sellers.
Methodology
This page is based on FishyHub marketplace activity in Singapore over the period from October 2024 to October 2026. We looked at orders, active listings, listed prices and their direction, wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves, how purchases and interest compare with listings, buyer and seller regions, and the freshwater and marine share of listings. Findings are expressed as tiers and directions rather than figures.
Regional data covers livestock buyers and sellers in general. The data covers products sold by independent merchants on FishyHub and does not measure fish farms' direct sales, retail shops or how many households in Singapore keep fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What aquarium fish are people buying in Singapore?
On FishyHub, the most purchased livestock in Singapore includes guppies, koi, tetras, rasboras, corydoras, loaches, algae eaters, Neocaridina shrimp and snails, along with aquatic plants.
Are aquarium plants popular in Singapore?
Yes. Aquatic plants sit in FishyHub's most purchased tier in Singapore, and demand clearly outpaces supply.
Are aquarium fish getting more expensive in Singapore?
For some groups. On FishyHub, prices are trending up for tetras, rasboras, Neocaridina shrimp, corydoras, guppies and koi, while the betta category as a whole is easing.
Where in Singapore are the most fishkeepers buying online?
FishyHub data shows Central Singapore has the most livestock buyers, with the North-East and West also busy.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "Singapore Aquarium Trends 2026: What Fishkeepers Are Buying Now" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/singapore-aquarium-trends-2026-what-fishkeepers-are-buying-now
