Which Aquarium Fish Are Getting Cheaper in Singapore?
In Singapore, FishyHub data shows prices easing for flowerhorn, silver arowana, ryukin goldfish, dumbo bettas and plecos, and for budget fish including swordtails, barbs, loaches, rainbowfish, freshwater sharks, killifish and caridina shrimp. The betta, goldfish and guppy categories as a whole are also easing. Most of these share one cause: supply is growing as more sellers list them, so buyers have more choice and sellers compete on price.
Key Findings
- FishyHub marketplace data shows flowerhorn prices easing in Singapore, with supply ahead of demand and listings rising.
- FishyHub data shows silver arowana prices are easing in Singapore while activity rises, making it the arowana where buyers have the most room to compare.
- FishyHub data shows dumbo betta prices are easing in Singapore despite high buyer interest, as supply runs ahead of demand.
- FishyHub data shows ryukin goldfish and loach prices are easing in Singapore as activity in both groups cools.
- FishyHub data shows swordtails, barbs, rainbowfish, freshwater sharks and caridina shrimp are getting cheaper in Singapore, all within the entry-level price tier.
- FishyHub data shows the betta, goldfish and guppy categories are easing as a whole in Singapore, even as prices for named varieties such as halfmoon plakat bettas and fancy guppies trend up.
- FishyHub data shows pleco prices are easing in Singapore, with very high supply and very high buyer interest in balance.
Fish Getting Cheaper in Singapore
These are the livestock groups FishyHub shows with prices easing in Singapore, grouped by price tier and listed alphabetically.
Collector / premium tier
- Flowerhorn
Upper mid-range
- Dumbo bettas
- Plecos
- Ryukin goldfish
- Silver arowana
Mid-range
- Bettas (category as a whole)
- Goldfish (category as a whole)
- Guppies (category as a whole)
- Isopods and insects
- Killifish
Entry-level / budget
- Barbs
- Caridina shrimp
- Loaches
- Rainbowfish
- Freshwater sharks
- Swordtails
Why These Prices Are Easing
FishyHub's price direction, read alongside its supply, demand and activity signals, shows four different reasons a fish gets cheaper.
More fish than buyers
| Fish | Supply | Demand vs supply | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumbo bettas | High | Supply ahead of demand | Rising |
| Flowerhorn | High | Supply ahead of demand | Rising |
| Isopods and insects | Moderate | Supply ahead of demand | Steady |
| Swordtails | Moderate | Supply ahead of demand | Steady |
Flowerhorn are the headline. Singapore has a strong flowerhorn following, and breeders across the region produce them in quantity. FishyHub shows listings rising and supply running ahead of demand, so even though flowerhorn remain in the collector tier, prices are easing. Dumbo bettas, with their large, ear-like pectoral fins, follow the same pattern: buyers like them, but sellers have listed more than buyers are taking.
Interest cooling
Ryukin goldfish and loaches are easing as activity in both groups cools. Ryukin remain in the upper mid-range, and demand is still ahead of supply, but fewer new listings and orders suggest the group has passed a peak. For buyers, that is a good moment to pick a well-shaped fish at a softer price.
Growing supply in popular groups
Silver arowana, rainbowfish and caridina shrimp all show rising activity alongside easing prices. More sellers are entering these groups, and competition is lowering prices. Silver arowana are a useful example: they share the arowana name and look with the far more costly Asian arowana, but are not a protected species and are bred more widely, so prices respond to supply in the usual way.
Category mix
The betta, guppy and goldfish categories as a whole are easing, while specific named varieties are not. Halfmoon plakat bettas and fancy guppies are trending up, and ranchu prices are rising. The difference is in the mix: more mixed, unnamed and pet-grade fish are being listed, which lowers the typical price for the category even as top varieties hold or gain value.
The Budget Fish With the Best Value
For buyers stocking a community tank, the best bargains in 2026 are fish that are already in the entry-level tier and still getting cheaper:
- Barbs such as cherry, tiger and gold barbs, with supply and demand in balance.
- Loaches such as kuhli and clown loaches, with demand ahead of supply but prices still easing.
- Rainbowfish, colourful schooling fish with rising activity.
- Freshwater sharks, such as rainbow and red-tail sharks, with balanced demand.
- Swordtails, where supply runs ahead of demand.
These are a useful counterweight to tetras and rasboras, whose prices FishyHub shows trending up.
Singapore Context
Most of these fish suit Singapore's warm climate without a heater, and many are bred on farms in the region, which keeps fresh stock arriving. Flowerhorn and silver arowana need large tanks, so buyers in HDB flats should plan the space before taking advantage of easing prices. Merchants deliver across the island, and FishyHub shows Central Singapore with the most livestock buyers and sellers, with the North-East and West also busy, so a buyer in any region can compare sellers.
Methodology
This page is based on FishyHub marketplace activity in Singapore over the period from October 2024 to October 2026. We compared typical listed prices for each group in the recent year against the year before, and looked at active listings, orders, wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves, new listings and orders over time, and buyer and seller regions. All findings are reported as tiers and directions (for example "prices easing", "supply ahead of demand", "cooling"), not as figures.
FishyHub reports whether prices are easing, not by how much, so this page does not rank fish by the size of their price fall. Price direction is not available for every group. Regional data covers livestock in general. The data covers fish sold through independent merchants on FishyHub and does not measure fish farm, wholesale or shop prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which aquarium fish are getting cheaper in Singapore?
FishyHub shows prices easing for flowerhorn, silver arowana, ryukin, dumbo bettas, plecos, swordtails, barbs, loaches, rainbowfish, freshwater sharks, killifish and caridina shrimp.
Are flowerhorn prices dropping in Singapore?
FishyHub data shows flowerhorn prices easing, with supply ahead of demand and listings rising, though flowerhorn remain in the collector price tier.
Are betta fish getting cheaper in Singapore?
The betta category as a whole and dumbo bettas are easing, but halfmoon plakat prices are trending up and halfmoon prices are stable.
Is silver arowana cheaper than Asian arowana?
Yes. On FishyHub, silver arowana sit in the upper mid-range with prices easing, while super red, crossback and black arowana sit in the collector tier.
What is the best-value community fish in Singapore right now?
Barbs, loaches, rainbowfish and swordtails combine entry-level prices with easing price trends on FishyHub.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "Which Aquarium Fish Are Getting Cheaper in Singapore?" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/which-aquarium-fish-are-getting-cheaper-in-singapore
