Which Aquarium Fish Have Increased Most in Price in Singapore?
In Singapore, the aquarium fish with prices trending up on FishyHub are a broad mix: small community fish such as tetras, rasboras, platies and minnows; cichlids including discus and angelfish; koi and ranchu; halfmoon plakat bettas; corydoras; and neocaridina shrimp and snails. FishyHub reports price direction rather than the size of each rise, so it cannot single out one fish as rising "most". The increases that look strongest are the ones where rising prices meet demand that clearly outpaces supply, which applies to tetras, rasboras, minnows, neocaridina shrimp and snails.
Key Findings
- FishyHub marketplace data shows prices trending up in Singapore for tetras, rasboras, platies, minnows, mollies and guppies.
- FishyHub data shows cichlid prices are trending up in Singapore as a group, including discus, angelfish, American cichlids and other cichlids.
- FishyHub data shows prices for koi, ranchu, oscars, datnoids, gouramis, silver dollars and corydoras are trending up in Singapore.
- FishyHub data shows neocaridina shrimp, snails, clams and marine invertebrates are rising in price in Singapore.
- FishyHub data shows the strongest upward pressure in Singapore where rising prices meet demand that clearly outpaces supply: tetras, rasboras, minnows, neocaridina shrimp, snails and clams.
- FishyHub data shows halfmoon plakat betta prices are trending up in Singapore even though supply runs ahead of demand, which points to buyers paying more for better fish.
- FishyHub data shows discus and angelfish combine rising prices with rising activity in Singapore.
Fish With Prices Trending Up in Singapore
These are the livestock groups FishyHub shows with prices trending up in Singapore, grouped by type and listed alphabetically. The list is alphabetical: FishyHub reports direction, not the size of each change.
Small community fish and livebearers
- Guppies (named fancy strains)
- Minnows
- Mollies
- Platies
- Rasboras
- Tetras
Cichlids
- American cichlids
- Angelfish
- Discus
- Other cichlids
Bettas
- Halfmoon plakat
- Other betta (mixed colour lines and specialty fish)
Monster fish and larger tropicals
- Datnoids
- Gouramis
- Oscars
- Silver dollars
Pond and show fish
- Koi
- Ranchu
Bottom dwellers
- Corydoras
Invertebrates
- Clams
- Marine invertebrates
- Neocaridina shrimp
- Snails
Three Kinds of Price Rise
Not every price rise has the same cause. Reading FishyHub's price direction alongside its demand and supply signals shows three different patterns.
Demand running ahead of the breeders
| Fish | Purchases | Demand vs supply | Price direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clams | High | Demand clearly outpaces supply | Trending up |
| Minnows | High | Demand clearly outpaces supply | Trending up |
| Neocaridina shrimp | Very high | Demand clearly outpaces supply | Trending up |
| Rasboras | Very high | Demand clearly outpaces supply | Trending up |
| Snails | Very high | Demand clearly outpaces supply | Trending up |
| Tetras | Very high | Demand clearly outpaces supply | Trending up |
These are everyday fish, and that is the point. Planted nano tanks are popular in Singapore homes, and they are stocked with exactly these species: schools of tetras and rasboras, shrimp colonies and snails for algae control. Buyers are ordering faster than sellers are listing, and prices are responding. Even so, all of these remain in the entry-level or mid-range price tiers.
Quality over quantity
Halfmoon plakat bettas show a different pattern. Supply is very high and runs ahead of demand, yet prices are trending up. That combination usually means buyers are choosing better fish, such as clean koi, galaxy and metallic colours, rather than the cheapest available, and sellers are listing higher grades. Ranchu are similar: prices are trending up while activity in the group cools, suggesting fewer but better fish changing hands.
Steady demand for showpiece fish
Discus and angelfish combine rising prices with rising activity and balanced supply and demand. Discus are bred locally and across the region in many colour strains, and Singapore keepers have long favoured them as centrepiece fish. As interest grows, sellers can ask more for well-grown, strongly coloured fish. Koi, priced in the upper mid-range, show demand ahead of supply alongside rising prices, as more keepers build ponds and large tanks for them.
What Drives Fish Prices Up in Singapore
- Breeding capacity. Fish that are bred in large numbers can respond to demand quickly; slower breeders such as discus and ranchu cannot.
- Grade and colour. Within a variety, the best colours and forms pull the average price up as buyers become more discerning.
- Regional supply. Much of Singapore's livestock comes from farms in the region. When farm output or transport is disrupted, prices on the island feel it.
- Trends in the hobby. Planted tanks, shrimp keeping and nano aquascapes have lifted demand for the small fish and invertebrates that suit them.
What Rising Prices Mean for Buyers
Most of the fish rising in price are still affordable. Tetras, rasboras, minnows, platies and neocaridina shrimp remain in Singapore's entry-level tier, so the rise is a drift, not a jump into a new price bracket. Buyers who want the best value can look at groups where prices are easing, such as barbs, swordtails, rainbowfish and loaches. For fish like discus, koi and ranchu, comparing several sellers matters more as prices rise, since quality varies widely.
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, and new listings and orders over time. All findings are reported as tiers and directions (for example "prices trending up", "demand clearly outpaces supply"), not as figures.
FishyHub reports whether prices are trending up, stable or easing, not by how much, so this page does not rank fish by the size of their price rise. Price direction is not available for every group. The data covers fish sold through independent merchants on FishyHub and does not measure fish farm, wholesale or retail shop prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which aquarium fish have gone up in price in Singapore?
FishyHub shows prices trending up for tetras, rasboras, platies, minnows, mollies, guppies, discus, angelfish, koi, ranchu, oscars, corydoras, halfmoon plakat bettas, neocaridina shrimp and snails, among others.
Why are tetra and rasbora prices rising in Singapore?
FishyHub data shows demand for both clearly outpaces supply, driven by the popularity of planted and nano tanks.
Are discus getting more expensive in Singapore?
Yes. FishyHub shows discus prices trending up in Singapore, with rising activity and supply and demand in balance.
Are betta prices going up in Singapore?
It depends on the type. Halfmoon plakat prices are trending up, halfmoon prices are stable, and dumbo prices and the betta category as a whole are easing.
Which fish has increased the most in price?
FishyHub reports the direction of price changes, not their size, so it does not name a single fish. The strongest pressure is on tetras, rasboras, minnows, neocaridina shrimp, snails and clams.
How to Cite This Page
Source: FishyHub, "Which Aquarium Fish Have Increased Most in Price in Singapore?" (2026), https://fishyhub.com/sg/blogs/blog-detail/which-aquarium-fish-have-increased-most-in-price-in-singapore
