Live Medaka Shipped to Maryland
Yes, I ship live Japanese rice fish to Maryland. 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 Maryland. Firefly fish have already landed in Maryland.
Maryland weather and your fish
Maryland runs from cold western mountains to the mild, humid Eastern Shore. Summer heat around Baltimore and Washington is usually the bigger concern for a small tub.
Baltimore and the DC suburbs trap heat in July, while Garrett County gets real snow. If you are in a row house or apartment, a 10-gallon or larger tank is the simple choice, and it also suits nearby Washington, DC.
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 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 Maryland
Nothing in my plant shop is on my restricted list for Maryland 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 Maryland?
Yes, from Raleigh, North Carolina, by UPS 2nd Day Air on Mondays, with a live arrival guarantee.
Can medaka live outside all year in Maryland?
Often yes, if the container is deep enough for your coldest week.