Which Aquarium Fish Are Growing Fastest in Popularity in Singapore?
The aquarium fish growing fastest in popularity in Singapore are guppies, angelfish, discus, bettas, goldfish, platies and rainbowfish: on FishyHub, all combine rising activity with high or very high buyer interest. Guppies, angelfish, discus and platies also have prices trending up, a sign that buyers are competing for better fish. Marine fish and corals are rising too, from a smaller base, while several long-time staples such as tetras and loaches are cooling.
Key Findings
- FishyHub data shows guppies, angelfish, discus, bettas, goldfish, platies and rainbowfish combine rising activity with high or very high buyer interest in Singapore.
- FishyHub data shows guppies, angelfish, discus and platies in Singapore have both rising activity and prices trending up.
- FishyHub data shows activity is rising for nearly every betta variety in Singapore, from halfmoons and halfmoon plakats to Alien and Startail.
- FishyHub data shows marine fish, clownfish, damselfish, triggerfish, anemones and marine invertebrates are all rising in Singapore, though marine livestock remains the smaller share of listings.
- FishyHub data shows tetras, loaches, algae eaters, danios and neocaridina shrimp are cooling in Singapore while staying very popular purchases.
- FishyHub data shows the cichlid family is split in Singapore: angelfish, discus and apistogrammas are rising, while African, American and other cichlids, rams and parrot fish are cooling.
- FishyHub data shows epiphytes, foreground plants and tissue-culture plants are rising in Singapore, pointing to continued growth in planted tanks.
How FishyHub Measures Growth
FishyHub compares new listings and orders in the recent year with the year before and sorts each category as rising, steady or cooling. These are directions, not rates, so FishyHub cannot say precisely which single fish is growing fastest. To find the strongest growth, this page looks for fish where rising momentum lines up with strong buyer interest and firm prices.
The Fastest-Growing Tier
These fish combine rising momentum with high or very high buyer interest on FishyHub in Singapore (alphabetically):
| Group | Buyer interest | Price direction |
|---|---|---|
| Angelfish | High | Trending up |
| Bettas (halfmoon, halfmoon plakat, dumbo) | High | Mixed |
| Discus | High | Trending up |
| Goldfish | High | Easing |
| Guppies | Very high | Trending up |
| Platies | High | Trending up |
| Rainbowfish | High | Easing |
Angelfish and discus: the centrepiece revival
Angelfish and discus are classic centrepiece fish, and both are rising on FishyHub in Singapore with prices trending up. Singapore has a long tradition of discus breeding, and local farms are known for vivid strains. As keepers move from starter tanks to larger, more deliberate set-ups, a pair of angelfish or a small group of discus is a natural next step. Rising prices alongside rising activity suggest buyers are choosing quality strains.
Guppies and platies
Guppies have very high supply and very high interest, and are still rising. Fancy guppy strains keep evolving, with new tail shapes and colour lines, which gives repeat buyers a reason to come back. Platies, an easy livebearer for beginners, are rising with prices trending up.
Bettas across the board
Nearly every betta variety on FishyHub in Singapore is rising: Alien, crowntail, delta tail, double tail halfmoon, double tail halfmoon plakat, dumbo, giant halfmoon plakat, halfmoon, halfmoon plakat, Imbellis, Mahachai, startail and veiltail. Halfmoon plakat and mixed-line betta prices are trending up, while dumbo prices are easing as more sellers list them. The exceptions are Macrostoma and wild-type Splendens, which are steady, and Smaragdina, which is cooling.
Goldfish and rainbowfish
Goldfish as a category and bubble eyes are rising, though orandas, ryukins and ranchus are cooling - growth is coming from newer buyers and less common varieties. Rainbowfish are rising with easing prices, which makes them better value.
Marine: Rising From a Smaller Base
Marine livestock has the smaller share of FishyHub listings in Singapore, but activity is rising across it: marine fish as a whole, clownfish, damselfish, triggerfish, anemones, marine invertebrates and marine snails. Reef keeping in Singapore has its own challenge - warm room temperatures mean many reef tanks need a chiller or careful cooling - yet more keepers are taking it on. Clownfish and damselfish are the usual starting fish, and marine invertebrate prices are trending up.
Collector Fish Gaining Ground
Some collector fish are rising too: silver arowanas, flowerhorns, gar and stingreys. Flowerhorn and silver arowana prices are easing as supply grows, which helps new keepers into these groups.
What Is Cooling
Cooling does not mean unpopular. Several of the fish below remain among the most purchased on FishyHub in Singapore; their activity has simply levelled off compared with the year before.
| Group | Momentum | Purchases |
|---|---|---|
| Algae eaters | Cooling | Very high |
| Danios | Cooling | High |
| Gouramis | Cooling | High |
| Loaches | Cooling | Very high |
| Neocaridina shrimp | Cooling | Very high |
| Tetras | Cooling | Very high |
The pattern suggests the nano and planted-tank boom of recent years has matured. The keepers who started with tetras and shrimp are now adding centrepiece fish - which is exactly where the rising momentum is.
Within cichlids, African and American cichlids, rams and parrot fish are cooling. The monster fish category as a whole is cooling as well, though gar and stingreys are exceptions.
Methodology
This page is based on FishyHub marketplace activity in Singapore over the period from October 2024 to October 2026. We compared new listings and orders in the recent year with the year before, and looked at buyer interest (wishlists, likes and "my tank" saves), purchases, listed prices and how they are moving, and the split between freshwater and marine livestock. All findings are reported as tiers and directions, not figures.
Momentum is reported as rising, steady or cooling, not as a rate, so this page groups fish by tier rather than naming a single fastest grower. The data covers livestock sold through independent merchants on FishyHub and does not measure the wider Singapore market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which aquarium fish is becoming more popular in Singapore?
On FishyHub, guppies, angelfish, discus, bettas, goldfish, platies and rainbowfish combine rising activity with strong buyer interest in Singapore.
Is reef keeping growing in Singapore?
Yes. FishyHub data shows marine fish, clownfish, anemones and marine invertebrates are rising in Singapore, although marine remains the smaller share of listings.
Are tetras losing popularity in Singapore?
Not really. Tetra activity is cooling on FishyHub, but tetras remain in the very high purchase tier and demand still outpaces supply.
Are discus prices going up in Singapore?
FishyHub data shows discus prices in Singapore are trending up, alongside rising activity.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "Which Aquarium Fish Are Growing Fastest in Popularity in Singapore?" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/which-aquarium-fish-are-growing-fastest-in-popularity-in-singapore
