"How Much Is the Fish?" is a hardcore/Euro-dance song by the German band Scooter, released in June 1998 as the lead single from their fifth studio album No Time to Chill. The question in the song title has a playful origin: the "fish" was actually a fish the band bought for their studio aquarium, and it cost 3.80 Deutsche Marks (about 1.94 Euros).
To clarify, the phrase "How much is the fish?" is not about the price of a literal fish for sale, but the cost of a pet fish in the band's studio. The song itself became famous and has various remixes and covers. The song's lyrics and melody have roots in traditional and other sampled tunes, making the title phrase a memorable and iconic dance track hook.
So, the direct answer to "How much is the fish?" in the context of Scooter's song is approximately 3.80 Deutsche Marks or 1.94 Euros, referring humorously to their aquarium fish.
