This list is not exhaustive. Feel free to add those I miss out.
The way goldfish is, no LFS or farms could guarantee the quality of fish they sell. A bro may catch a good one from a certain LFS but it does not mean you can also find an identical one when you visit.
When bros do post good fish sighting, you better be quick to move your butts to catch one yourself too, within 24 hours.
Looking for THE ranchu is probably a game of luck. Patient is the key for success. Narrowing down your search to the following LFS and farms may help.
You can find a comprehensive list of other LFS in Sinagpore, and the details of below listed LFS such as their address and phone numbers etc, from the below link.
http://www.aquarealms.com/lfs/lfs_list.php?country=1
To keep this topic as a lst of purely LFS and farms, please post their relevant discussion, updates and corrections at http://www.rafflesgold.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=5106.
"C328" - Clementi Florist and Aquarium
Usually have a few small tubs and glass tanks of goldfish. Occasionally can find cheap and nice ranchu, demekin and ryukin. Has the largest selection of accessories with competitive pricing. The bosses and helpers are friendly and pretty knowledgeable too. It’s impossible to select fish on crowded hours. Closed on Sundays. There are three LFS on the same block. The real C328 is the one next to Neptune Clinic.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=120328
Things to do: Eat clay-pot rice at the next-door coffee shop and visit PolyArt Aquarium further down the block.
"AC" - Aquatic Connection
The place master keepers hang out. You think the fish got standard or not? Honest shopkeeper, Seah, makes this a well-liked goldfish shop. May not have constant supply of quality goldfish but when shipments do come in, ohmygod..., the fishes are good and competitively priced as well.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=380053
Things to do: Hang'out with the goldfish dudes.
"TFT" - The Fish Tank
Often have nice Thai side and top view ranchus. Oranda and Demekins are usually available as well. Price is quite a tad high according to some bros. Regular clients get telephone call updates on new arrivals. Others must try their luck weekly. Used to bring in quality top-view Japanese. Generally a reliable source of good thai ranchus. Noon to 8 pm. Closed on Sunday (I think.)
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=081007
Things to do: Eat absolutely fabulous ice kachiang with crushed peanut toppings at the hawker centre; go to the middle-roll stall with a long que!
-- No longer in business
"QH" - Qian Hu Corporation
71, Jalan Lekar, Sungei Tengah, Singapore 698950
Phone: 65-6766-7087
It's a love and hate place. Love it for the large varieties. Hate it for their generally poor fish health. Provides free bus transport on weekends and public holidays. Does not provide glass tank to select side-view fishes in comfort.
http://203.116.88.76/content/phase1/corporate/contact/ourmap.htm
http://www.qianhu.com/
Things to do: Play kiddy rides for 20 cents, throw 5 cents into the wishing well, shop for ocean-free, arcadia, eheim etc products for which they are the distributor/local agent.
"GnG" - Vermillion Goldfish Club (previously known as Green and Gold)
Sells quality goldfish on-line.
http://www.geocities.com/greenngoldsg/index.html
Things to do: Learn about green water for your goldfish.
Ron Ng
Mr. Ng is one of http://geocities.com/OzekiRanchuClubSG/'s recommended http://geocities.com/OzekiRanchuClubSG/LFS.html sources of genuine Japanese Top-view Ranchu.
"LH" - Longhu
Has tendency to claim Thai/Chinese ranchus as Japanese but at least priced accordingly. Not bad to visit when in the serangoon north LFS neighborhood. Sells cheap plants in plastic bags.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=550151
Things to do: Tease the mustache uncle about his “Japanese” ranchu looking way too fat. Sian the "broken wrist" uncle for a discount.
"C354" - Green Aquarium
Sells retail grade ranchu, and tosakin too. Resembles in many ways to Japan Ranchu Palace.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=120354
Things to do: Have a good laugh.
-- No longer in business
Keong Seong Fish Shop
Usually have a few tanks of medium to big sized side-view ranchus. Distributor of JBL and Italian brand Hydro's products plus others.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=160022
Things to do: Check out their marine and planting tank supplies.
"Ben" - Ben Wong @ Tiong Bahru Market
Since the closure of the TB Market for renovation, Ben has moved to a new shop on the same block as Keong Seong. It's called Wu Hu (五湖). It's one of the cutest LFS I've ever been to occupying half a HDB shop yet has billions of little fish tanks with all kinds of fishes on sale.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=160022
Things to do: Visit Keong Seong. Next door bakery sells "home made" kaya spread that's pretty good...
"JK4" - Jalan Kayu 4 (2 shops: Front and Behind)
Shop in front:
Has constant supplies of Thai and Chinese ranchus. Ryukins are also in abundance. Price is always on the acceptable range. Note that the uncle's face will turn black if he sees you stirring his fishes and still not buying . Breeds his own discus and ranchus too.
Challenge: Try your best to tickle the stern bald Teochew uncle.
Shop at the back:
Next, you might want to walk about 20m away to another farm, also known as "JK4", which share the same building. It is more commonly tagged as "JK4 - the behind one". Have fun talking to the white-haired uncle.
He has several small cement ponds that house small goldfishes. Rents out large cement ponds for local aquarists.
Things to do: Summer Koi is just across the bridge. They import TVR BBR from Japan from time to time
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Summer Koi
No.4, Seletar West Farmway 4, Jalan Kayu, Singapore
I've never been there... but according to many bros, it imports Japanese ranchus occasionally.
http://www.summerkoi.com.sg/mapnew.jpg
http://www.summerkoi.com.sg/
Things to do: Wonder for a while on why you live in a flat.
Mainland Tropical
No.1 Pasir Ris Farmway1, Singapore519352
Tel no. : (65) 62873883, 62832176
What can I say; they are one of the main importer of goldfish.
http://www.rafflesgold.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=522&view=findpost&p=7669
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=519352
http://ifc.tp.edu.sg:9090/e046t5/MTF/
Things to do: Spot bros who camp at the farm for good goldfish. Buy a bottle of http://www.fishdoc.co.uk/treatments/dimilin.htm ($30).
How to Go by Public Bus - Take Bus no. 88 or 359 from the Pasir Ris Interchange and alight at http://www.streetdirectory.com.sg/map.jsp?x=39429.395&y=40570.08&level=7&postal=519352&star=1&xyfile=&oldX=39509.57&oldY=40721.76&heading=FARMWAY+1+%28519352%29. 2 minutes walk to the farm. Return trip - same bus across the road. Or take a 5 minutes cab ride to "http://www.rafflesgold.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=10&view=findpost&p=4970" (but you might not be able to find a cab back out. )
Swee Seng Aquarium
Often overlooked but this LFS, not far from C328 and C354, usually has quite a number of tanks with nice goldfish.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=597148
Things to do: There's nothing to do in that neighbourhood, except walk around the block to find the so-claimed "lobster bigger than a little girl" in a seafood restaurant.
Home of Ranchu (HOR)
(UPDATE: 7-August-2004 - HOR has moved to http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=698992)
This is a new shop (opened in early November 2003) and specializes in sales of Thai side and top-view Ranchu of decent quality but pricey. Occasionally carries Chinese Ranchus, and some Ryukins as well.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=698992
The current location is quite hard to find. All you have to do is to walk right in till you see a big well. From there, you will have to walk further in through some sheltered pond before you see the shop/farm.
Opening Hours:
Everyday: Till 5 pm
Things to do: Buy some duckweeds to feed your goldfish.
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UPDATE: August-2005 - HOR is no longer in operation
Straits Aquarium (The Straits Aquariums Pte Ltd)
No. 31, Seletar West Farmway 1. Singapore 798129.
Tel: (65) 6481-7777
Fax: (65) 6481-2722
Imports Thai side-view and top-view Ranchus regularly, although the quantity and frequency they import is lower than summer koi, but I could be wrong. Breed and sell award winning betta fish.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=798129
http://www.straitsaquariums.com/index.htm
Things to do: Watch our bros sian the uncle for a "good plice" while totally ignoring the older marketing manager.
JK Aquatics
According to a few bros, this spin-off of http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=518233 carries authentic Japanese Ranchus. It's conveniently located in Geylang and walking distance from the Aljunied MRT Station.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=389814
Things to do: Swing by Aquatic Connection after that.
Tel: 9488-9409
Daily 11 am to 9 pm
Update Oct 05 by CP - Drove past the area few times; I think it is no longer in operation.
Covenant Goldfish Sanctuary
I've only been there once when it was newly open and saw retail grades Japanese Ranchus.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/address_result.html?showmap=yes&searchRoadName=simon%20road&searchBlockNo=5&searchType=standard&searchEnd=&searchPage=1&searchStart=&
Things to do: Buy a copy of the Japanese Ranchu Magazine at $78 a pop. The shop further down the same row of shophouses sells Dalphnia.
Operating Hours:
Mondays to Saturdays: 11 am to 6 pm
Sunday: Closed
Tel: 6283-6009
HP: 9728-1287 (Rick Tan)
HP: 9673-5827 (Shaun Tan)
HP: 9796-9876 (Chris Ng)
Lot 35 Pasir Ris Farmway 2
Where there used to be just one block selling goldfish, ie, "35A", now there are four blocks within the same lot/compound selling goldfish. The selection is huge and makes this one of the best place to shop for goldfish (if you drive.)
http://www.rafflesgold.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=522&view=findpost&p=7669
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=519317
The oldest established shop is block A, carrying a large selection of goldfish from Ranchu, Ryukins to even bubble eyes. Block E is relatively new but carries Ranchus only. Block F, according to a few bros, used to have good ranchus but lately their quality have degraded. Block B is the newest kid on the block that I have not visited before.
Things to do: Drop by No 8 which is located diagonally across the road. An up and coming farm named "Liang Sheng" has average quality goldfish at "farm prices". They reportely bought a farm in China and we may soon buy quality chinese goldfish. Hate their current pricing practice of jacking up the price and then use the "Buy One Get One Free" gimmick. Go to Mainland which is nearby around the corner.
AMK708 - Hup Seng Aquarium
Some bros feel that the prices is a little high in this LFS at AMK Central but it's one LFS that your chances of landing a good catch is high. It is rumored that they are related to "35A" which explains why the goldfish quality is high.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=560708
The LFS is so huge it occupies the whole of block 708 ah!
Things to do: Small stall in the coffee shop of blk 704 sells nice chinese goreng pisang. A short walking distance away at Blk 722 is a relatively new generic LFS ("Hai Yang") that sometimes have decent goldfish at affordable prices. Drop by Tip Top Curry Puff on the same block and feast away! "S11" at Blk 711 has a western food stall that serve large juicy proportion. So... now you have excuses to visit Hup Seng; for Lunch, Tea Break, and Dinner as well.
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UPDATE: June-2005 - Hup Seng at AMK 708 has moved to rejoin at Pasir Ris 35A.
"AMK133"
"High-end ranchu", "abit pricey", "One pretty nice but... expensive man", "The price i can't afford to play with" etc are some of the comments on this relatively new LFS.
People still go despite the high asking prices because you can catch almost perfect ranchus at this LFS.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=560133
Closed on Sundays.
Things to do: Er.... nothing too interesting around that neighbourhood.
UPDATE: 7-August-2004 - AMK 133 is no longer in business.
RELIABLE SOURCE FOR LIVE DAPHNIA
The listing here are for LFS that sells live Daphnia! You are advised to call ahead to check for availability. The Daphnia are bred in Malaysia and if it was raining a day ago you probably can't get any supply today.
Daphnia is pronounced "boon1" in hokkien... in case you need to speak dialect when you call the LFS.
Lam Hong Aquarium
163 Ang Mo Kio Ave 4, #01-476
Tel: 6452-5780
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=560163
Thanks bro Jos Nana for this invaluable tip; many bros were hunting high and low for the supply of live daphnia to feed their goldfish fries.
Blue Aquarium
Located in the Katong eatery area is this LFS that occasionally imports goldfish from http://tunghoiaquarium.com/ of China - Home of "Bruce" the world's longest goldfish.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=428908
Things to do: Further down the road in the corner coffee shop (at Lor Stangee) a stall sells absolutely fabulous curry puffs to die for.
Updated on 4 Oct 05 - Blue Aquarium is no longer in business.
SamGoldfish
12, Seletar Farmway
Carries mostly Thai SVs and sometimes TVRs, albeit a little pricey. He also carries other goldfish types like oranda, ryukin, Dragon eye, etc. You may order fishes by pictures and ask Sam to source for you in Thailand. Bottomline is, there is no goldfish that the thais won't do.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=798122
Things to do: Drop by neighbouring shops like http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=798098 (No.2 Seletar Farmway) for cheaper (but lower quality) buys before adjouring to Thasevi Food for the famous Jln Kayu roti prata. Order a plate of mouth watering mutton ribs to go with your prata, then wash it down with lemon juice.
Ranchu Exchange Centre
251 Neo Tiew Crescent
Very good quality Japanese T/V ranchu with certificate.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=718835
Things to do: Visit Max Koi Farm nearby. You'll get to see lots of super-big koi and some super-big goldfish.
Update Oct 05 by CP - Home of the local bred "Merlion Ranchu".I have yet to see them though.
NEW LFS AT 22, PASIR RIS FARMWAY
Sorry this one I dont know name of shop but the address is as follows
22 Pasir Ris Farmway 2
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/roads_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=pasir%20ris%20farmway%202
http://www.rafflesgold.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2907
-- Shifted. Update soon
Living Water Aquaria
312 Tanjong Katong Road Singapore 437095
Tel: 63482015. 81573975 (Esther Fang)
Imports Thai side-view and top-view Ranchus regularly. You can find high-graded Side View Ranchus (black) but at the pricey end. Operation similar to HOR which has already closed down.
http://www.streetdirectory.com.sg/singaporemap/singaporemap.php?buildingid=1&masterid=65042
Parking a bit inconvenient though.
Things to do: Let me recce further............but since its located between Geylang and Joo Chiat shd be pretty interesting.
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- No longer in business
Qi Kim Hu
Fish City, 65 Sungei Tengah
Singapore 699000
(Next to Farmart Centre)
Tel: 98173903 (Simon Pak)
Main business is discus. Brings in quality ranchus from Thailand occasionally. Used to bring in large quantity of NK farm ranchus. Recently moved from Woodlands to Sungei Tengah.
http://sg.streetdirectory.com/singaporemap/singaporemap.php?buildingid=2759&masterid=121807
Things to do: Swing by http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=699008 for the BBQ chicken wings. There is also another LFS in Farmart by the Fins Palace that trades with thai ranchus. Plenty of other LFS/Farms nearby, for eg, Qian Hu, Rainbow.
This is probably Singapore's one and only goldfish farm. The address is 20 LCK Lane 9A.Name of farm I have no idea, but the owner is Mr Toh Hp96249770. He only speaks mandarin or hokkien.
Enjoy!
Some of the goldfish produced in his farm. A very special long tail ranchu as shown. Some have tails like a tosakin.
He has got very beautiful black ranchus which is selling at attractive pricings. He told me that he sells at wholesale price if you buy in larger quantity. He has 38 ponds many blue tubs at the moment with plenty of room for expansion should market demand increases.
Never knew that goldfish farm still exist in Singapore today. FYI, some of his red/white ranchus and black ranchus are sold in our LFS as Thai imports. What an irony!
Rainbow Pet & Aquarium Centre (财红)
Blk 151, Serangoon North Ave 2, #01-73, S(550151)
Tel: 6287-3988
This is a popular hangout for goldfish hobbyists for its high-quality chinese goldfishes. You can find lots of goldfishes of different varieties here. Prices are slightly on the high side, but sometimes they have offers from which you can get decent fishes at good prices.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=550151
Things to do: This area is a very popular pet hub. You can find many a few LFS and other pet-related stores nearby. After that, swing by a nearby coffeeshop BEHIND (not the run-down one that you can see from the shop) by the name of "Chang Cheng Nee Wah Eating House (长城美华美食中心)" to try the mouth-watering pork cutlet (or pork cutlet with rice) from the "Escoffier Western Food" stall. You won't regret trying it.
Dream Koi Paradise (JK19 or Seletar19)
No. 19, Seletar West Farmway 1, Singapore 798124.
Tel: 6481-0208 (Mr Yeo)
Brings in thai TVRs and occasionally authentic Jap TVRs, Jikins, Tosakins, etc. Most of their imports are of commercial bloodlines. If you are not fussy with the country of origin, then this is the place to go for some nice quality TVRs.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=798124
Things to do: Drop by neighbouring shops like http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=798098 and http://www.rafflesgold.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=10&view=findpost&p=16438 before adjourning to Thesevi Food for the famous Jalan Kayu roti prata. Order a plate of mouth watering mutton ribs to go with your prata, then wash it down with lemon juice.
Fish Haven Aquatic Trading
Tel: 9857-7711
Its main business used to be arowana. Brings in authentic thai fishes like ranchus and orandas from NK Farm. Goldfishes are on the pricey end though.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=090038
Ivan's Shop (within Fish City Pte Ltd)
Tel: 9697-6991 (Ivan)
This shop has no name and resides within the "Fish City" lot. There are a few units within that lot and this shop is located at one far corner from the entrance so just follow the signboards leading to the shop. It is a collaboration between a Thai farm and a Singaporean. Brings in quality thai Side View Ranchus, Top View Ranchus and orandas. Fishes are at the pricey end though.
http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=699000
Things to do: There is one well-known tank maker "WeeYang" just around the corner. http://www.rafflesgold.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=10&view=findpost&p=37661 is also within the same lot. When you are done, swing by to the http://www.can.com.sg/neocan/en/mapfinder/postal_result.html?showmap=yes&searchType=standard&searchText=699008 which is just nearby for its fabulous food.
By cab.
Else you have to wait for weekends, there is a bus service from Choa Chu Kang MRT to Farmart. Drop off at Farmart then walk about 10 minutes downhill.
Have to dial 6552 1111 and pay $3 surcharge. And even then, cab may not find the way there.
Better off visit on weekends.
PLEASE NOTE THAT SAMGOLDFISH NOW OPERATES ON A 2-DAY WEEK
Hi all,
Just for those interested in Thai bred Japanese bloodline CBR, 19 Murai Farmway has just recently brought in their own bloodline bred from Japanese bloodline (not exactly sure the bloodline) go check it out for those into TVR. They have at least 150 fishes to choose from! Do contact Kenny at 96600580 to inquire more.
Rgds,
Huister
ps: I'm in no way afflicted to them and just like another hobbyists like you!
I'll be going to singapore for a few days. Might spend a whole day just to tour some shops. Any good places to visit for nice goldfishes? All kinds but preferably where there are also top views. Thanks!
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