Typical Price of Aquarium Fish in Singapore in 2027
The typical aquarium fish in Singapore sits in the mid-range price tier on FishyHub: almost every broad freshwater category, from guppies, bettas and goldfish to small community fish and the large "Other Tropical Fishes" group, lands there, and so do marine fish. Many of the fish Singaporeans buy most often are cheaper than that, though: tetras, rasboras, Neocaridina shrimp, algae eaters, loaches and snails are entry-level / budget buys with very high purchases.
Key Findings
- FishyHub data shows the typical aquarium fish in Singapore sits in the mid-range price tier, with nearly every broad freshwater category, and marine fish, landing there.
- FishyHub data shows many of the most purchased fish in Singapore, including algae eaters, loaches, Neocaridina shrimp, rasboras, snails and tetras, are entry-level / budget buys.
- FishyHub data shows guppies, corydoras and koi combine very high purchases with mid-range or higher prices in Singapore.
- FishyHub data shows prices for small community fish, freshwater shrimp, marine fish and the "Other Tropical Fishes" group are stable in Singapore.
- FishyHub data shows a very wide price spread for koi, barbs, catfish, freshwater puffers, Caridina shrimp and several goldfish types in Singapore, so a "typical" price for these depends on grade.
- FishyHub data shows demand runs ahead of supply for many everyday categories in Singapore, including small community fish, freshwater shrimp, goldfish and bottom dwellers, which keeps their prices firm.
- FishyHub data shows freshwater livestock holds the larger share of listings in Singapore, with marine fish mid-range and corals and anemones a step higher.
What "Typical" Means Here
FishyHub does not publish an average dollar price. Averages are easily skewed: one super red arowana listing outweighs a whole tank of tetras. Instead, every category on the Singapore marketplace is placed in a price tier according to its typical listed price in SGD, measured against everything else for sale: entry-level / budget, mid-range, upper mid-range, or collector / premium.
"Typical", on this page, means two things: the tier where most broad categories sit, and the tier of the fish that buyers actually purchase most often. In Singapore, those two answers differ slightly, and the gap is worth understanding.
Typical Prices by Group
| Group | Typical price tier | Purchases | Price direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small community fish | Mid-range (most species entry-level) | Very high | Stable |
| Other tropical fish (barbs, gouramis, rainbowfish and more) | Mid-range | Very high | Stable |
| Freshwater shrimp | Mid-range (Neocaridina and Caridina entry-level) | Very high | Stable |
| Guppies | Mid-range | Very high | Easing |
| Bottom dwellers (plecos, corydoras, loaches) | Mid-range | High | Trending up |
| Cichlids, angelfish and discus | Mid-range | High | Trending up |
| Goldfish | Mid-range | High | Easing |
| Bettas | Mid-range | Moderate | Easing |
| Snails, crayfish and other shellfish | Mid-range | High | Easing |
| Marine fish | Mid-range | Moderate | Stable |
| Corals and anemones | Upper mid-range | Limited | Not reported |
The Fish Singapore Buys Most
Look at what Singapore buyers actually purchase on FishyHub, and the typical basket is cheaper than the category tiers suggest. Purchases are very high for tetras, rasboras, Neocaridina shrimp, algae eaters, loaches and snails, all of which sit in the entry-level / budget tier. These are the fish that fill planted community tanks, and most buyers purchase them in groups.
A second set of busy categories costs more. Corydoras are mid-range, while guppy listings and koi sit in the upper mid-range, yet all three have very high purchases. Buyers are clearly willing to pay more for fish they see as the centrepiece of a tank or pond.
So the honest answer to "what does a typical fish cost in Singapore?" is: the typical category is mid-range, but the typical fish in a shopping basket is more often a budget fish, bought several at a time.
Where "Typical" Breaks Down
Some groups have such a wide spread that a single typical price tells you little. In Singapore, FishyHub data shows a very wide price spread for:
- Barbs
- Bubble eye, oranda and ryukin goldfish
- Caridina shrimp
- Catfish
- Freshwater puffers
- Gar
- Koi
- Tilapia
Goldfish and koi are graded on body shape, colour and pattern, and a show-quality fish can sit in a different world from a pond-grade one. Caridina shrimp are similar: common colour forms are inexpensive, while selected crystal and Taiwan bee lines are collected and bred like show fish.
By contrast, flowerhorn, corals, giant halfmoon plakat bettas and most named betta varieties have a narrow spread, so sellers broadly agree on their price.
Why Everyday Fish Prices Hold Firm
Demand runs ahead of supply for much of the everyday market. FishyHub data shows demand clearly outpacing supply for small community fish, freshwater shrimp, guppies, algae eaters and carpeting plants, and demand ahead of supply for goldfish, corydoras, loaches and the "Other Tropical Fishes" group. With listings selling quickly, prices for these fish stay stable or edge up rather than falling.
Prices are easing mainly where supply has caught up: flowerhorn, silver arowana, swordtails, Caridina shrimp and the betta and goldfish categories as a whole.
Typical Spend for Common Singapore Setups
These notes combine FishyHub tiers with general hobby practice for Singapore homes:
- Nano shrimp tank in an HDB flat. Neocaridina shrimp, snails and foreground plants are all budget, so this is one of the least expensive tanks to stock.
- Planted community tank. Mostly budget tetras, rasboras and corydoras, with a mid-range centrepiece such as angelfish.
- Betta on a desk or shelf. A single mid-range to upper mid-range fish. In Singapore's climate, most bettas need no heater.
- Goldfish or ranchu tank. Mid-range for common goldfish, collector tier for ranchu. Goldfish prefer cooler water than Singapore rooms provide, so a fan or a cooler room helps.
- Marine tank. Mid-range fish, upper mid-range corals, and a chiller to keep the water cool, which often costs more than the first fish.
Methodology
This page is based on FishyHub marketplace activity in Singapore over the 2026-2027 period. We looked at active listings and typical listed prices in SGD, the spread of prices between varieties, how listed prices are moving, orders, wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves, and the balance of supply and demand. Every result is reported as a tier or direction, not as a figure or average.
FishyHub does not calculate an average price, for the reasons above. The data covers fish, invertebrates and plants sold through independent merchants on FishyHub; it does not cover retail shops or farms selling directly, and it does not include equipment costs, which are described from hobby practice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an aquarium fish cost in Singapore?
On FishyHub, the typical category is mid-range, but many of the most purchased fish, such as tetras, rasboras and Neocaridina shrimp, are entry-level / budget.
What is the average price of a fish in Singapore?
FishyHub does not publish an average, because a few collector fish would skew it. It reports price tiers instead, and the typical tier for aquarium fish in Singapore is mid-range.
Are fish prices in Singapore stable in 2027?
Mostly. FishyHub data shows stable prices for small community fish, shrimp, marine fish and the "Other Tropical Fishes" group, with some everyday species edging up and flowerhorn and silver arowana easing.
Which aquarium fish are cheapest in Singapore?
Danios, platies, rasboras, swordtails, tetras, Neocaridina shrimp and snails sit in FishyHub's entry-level / budget tier in Singapore.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "Typical Price of Aquarium Fish in Singapore in 2027" (2027), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/typical-price-of-aquarium-fish-in-singapore-in-2027
