Medaka Shipping by State
I ship live Japanese rice fish from Raleigh, North Carolina to the 48 contiguous states and Washington, DC. Pick your state to see its weather timing, how to keep medaka there, and exactly which plants I can send you.
South
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia.
Northeast
Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont.
Midwest
Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
Southwest
Mountain
Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming.
West
California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington.
Washington, DC
Yes, I ship to DC as well. City keepers usually do best with a 10-gallon or larger indoor tank. The Maryland and Virginia pages cover the area's weather.
Alaska and Hawaii
Live fish, snails, and plants do not ship to Alaska or Hawaii. Merch and supplies do ship to all 50 states.
Common questions
Which states do you ship live medaka to?
All 48 contiguous states and Washington, DC, from Raleigh, North Carolina. Live fish, snails, and plants do not ship to Alaska or Hawaii.
Do you ship live medaka to Alaska or Hawaii?
No. Live animals and plants ship to the contiguous US only. Merch and supplies do ship to all 50 states.
How long does shipping take?
Boxes ship on Mondays by UPS 2nd Day Air, so a Monday box is normally due Wednesday. An overnight upgrade is available at checkout. Severe weather can hold a shipment.