Live Medaka Shipped to Tennessee
Yes, I ship live Japanese rice fish to Tennessee. 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 Tennessee. Firefly fish have already landed in Tennessee.
Tennessee weather and your fish
Tennessee runs from the cool Smokies to hot, humid Memphis. Most winters are mild enough for a deep tub, though sudden cold snaps show why small containers are risky.
Knoxville and Chattanooga sit in valleys with hot, still summers, and Nashville and Memphis lean warmer in winter. Tree-shaded yards are common here, which is great for heat, but net or skim your tub when the leaves come down.
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 Tennessee
Nothing in my plant shop is on my restricted list for Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Yes, from Raleigh, North Carolina, by UPS 2nd Day Air on Mondays, with a live arrival guarantee.
Can medaka live outside all year in Tennessee?
Often yes, if the container is deep enough for your coldest week.