Live Medaka Shipped to Kansas
Yes, I ship live Japanese rice fish to Kansas. 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 Kansas. Firefly fish have already landed in Kansas.
Kansas weather and your fish
Kansas brings hot, windy summers and sudden cold fronts, and spring storms can be severe. Wind steals water and heat fast, so a sheltered spot helps a tub a lot.
Wichita's summer sun and steady wind can run a shallow tub down within days, so check it often. Hard, mineral-rich water is common around the state, and medaka generally do fine in it as long as you avoid sudden swings.
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 5 to 7. 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 Kansas
Nothing in my plant shop is on my restricted list for Kansas 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 Kansas?
Yes, from Raleigh, North Carolina, by UPS 2nd Day Air on Mondays, with a live arrival guarantee.
Can medaka live outside all year in Kansas?
Often yes, if the container is deep enough for your coldest week.