Live Medaka Shipped to Arkansas
Yes, I ship live Japanese rice fish to Arkansas. Boxes leave Raleigh, North Carolina on Mondays by UPS 2nd Day Air, so a Monday box is normally due Wednesday. I have no shop or pickup in Arkansas.
Arkansas weather and your fish
Arkansas swings between hot, sticky summers and ice storms that can stall a delivery truck. The Ozarks run cooler than the Delta, so plan around your own corner of the state.
Fayetteville and the hills get the freezes, while Little Rock and Pine Bluff lean hot and muggy. Keep a tub clear of leaf drop from the big hardwoods, because a load of rotting leaves is a common fall water problem.
When to order
Spring and fall are usually gentlest. Heat waves and ice can each push a box back.
Keeping medaka here
Roughly USDA hardiness zones 6 to 8. A deep tub can often stay out all year with summer shade. A 10-gallon or larger indoor tank also works, no heater needed. More in my winter guide.
Plants for Arkansas
Nothing in my plant shop is on my restricted list for Arkansas today.
Rates, holds, and the live arrival guarantee are on my shipping page. Never release fish or plants into local water, and ask your state wildlife agency about local rules.
Common questions
Can you ship live medaka to Arkansas?
Yes, from Raleigh, North Carolina, by UPS 2nd Day Air on Mondays, with a live arrival guarantee.
Can medaka live outside all year in Arkansas?
Often yes, if the container is deep enough for your coldest week.