Live Medaka Shipped to Kentucky
Yes, I ship live Japanese rice fish to Kentucky. 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 Kentucky.
Kentucky weather and your fish
Kentucky sits in the middle, with humid summers and winters that bounce above and below freezing. Those swings are harder on a tiny container than steady cold is.
Louisville and the Ohio River valley hold humid heat in summer, and the eastern mountains stay cooler at night. Freeze and thaw cycles can crack cheap plastic and ceramic, so choose a container that can take that movement.
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 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 Kentucky
Nothing in my plant shop is on my restricted list for Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
Yes, from Raleigh, North Carolina, by UPS 2nd Day Air on Mondays, with a live arrival guarantee.
Can medaka live outside all year in Kentucky?
Often yes, if the container is deep enough for your coldest week.