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Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS)

Ornamental fish businesses

Moving ornamental fish businesses indoors and Dragon Fish Farm Registration Scheme

Last updated 13 July 2026

Moving ornamental fish business into indoor space 

Companies may consider moving their operations into indoor space, subjected to approval from relevant agencies. These could include a combination of farming, import/export and retail/e-commerce activities.

Please refer to the Indoorisation of Ornamental Fish (OF) Farm Operations (opens in new tab) for more information on the process.

Dragon Fish Farm Registration Scheme 

The Dragon Fish (Scleropages formosus) is also known as the Asian Arowana and is classified as an endangered species under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES Appendix I) (opens in new tab). 

The Dragon Fish Farm Registration Scheme [PDF, 296KB] (opens in new tab) sets out guidelines for the farming of Dragon Fish in Singapore and the pre-requisites and requirements for the farms on the scheme. All Dragon Fish farms in Singapore must be registered, and have proper documentation of farm production and sales. 

How to apply 

  1. Complete information in the application form [PDF, 296KB] (opens in new tab) 

  1. Submit the completed application form and necessary supporting documents (e.g. farm layout plans) via email to NParks_Industry@nparks.gov.sg (opens in new tab). 

CITES permit requirements 

Dragon Fish farms that are registered under the Dragon Fish Registration Scheme must apply for CITES registration before the farm can export captive-bred fish for commercial purposes. CITES-registered farms must obtain CITES export permits via LicenceOne prior to export of the fishes. 

To register with CITES, complete Annex 3 of Res Conf 12.10 Registration of operations that breed Appendix I animal species in captivity for commercial purposes. It can be downloaded here [PDF, 463KB] (opens in new tab).  

To obtain a CITES permit, log in to GoBusiness (opens in new tab) to submit your permit application form.